Controls and Vision Engineer – Industrial Automation

BOS Innovations Inc.

Controls & Vision Engineer designing and commissioning automation systems at BOS Innovations. Collaborate on machine vision projects to enhance manufacturing quality and performance.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeRemote • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and commission integrated automation systems combining PLC controls, robotics, and advanced machine vision technologies
Support BOS’s TrueLight projects focusing on machine vision automation
Collaborate across the full project lifecycle from concept to commissioning
Develop PLC and HMI programs aligned with system requirements
Integrate I/O, communications, and device interfaces across automation systems
Troubleshoot system performance during build and commissioning
Develop safety PLC programs in accordance with applicable standards
Develop and integrate machine vision applications for inspection and guidance
Configure and optimize vision systems using various platforms
Support AI-enabled vision tools for inspection and classification applications
Commission systems onsite, including I/O validation and system testing

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience in PLC programming within industrial automation
Experience integrating machine vision systems (2D or 3D) in manufacturing environments
Strong understanding of controls systems, I/O, and communications
Hands-on experience with system commissioning and troubleshooting
Experience working in industrial or manufacturing environments
Experience with robotics integration (Nice to Have)
Experience with AI-based vision tools or advanced inspection systems (Nice to Have)
Familiarity with vision-based inspection technologies (Nice to Have)
Willingness to travel across the U.S. and to Canada as required (Nice to Have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base compensation
Annual profit sharing
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Flexible extended health and dental plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Leadership and mentorship programs
Career planning and goal setting
Internal advancement opportunities
Staff appreciation lunches & socials
Bi-annual company events
Employee recognition programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

PLC programmingHMI programmingmachine vision integrationsafety PLC programmingsystem commissioningtroubleshootingrobotics integrationAI-based vision toolsvision-based inspection technologiesI/O integration

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationproject lifecycle managementattention to detail