Overview AI

Applications Engineer

Overview AI

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $130,000 per year

About the role

  • Deploy Systems on the Factory Floor
  • Install and configure Overview’s vision systems in production environments
  • Bring systems from setup → validation → production readiness
  • Work hands-on with hardware, lighting, and line integration
  • Integrate with PLCs & Manufacturing Systems
  • Connect vision systems with PLC platforms (Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
  • Ensure reliable communication between inspection systems and line controls
  • Troubleshoot integration issues in real-time
  • Own Technical Problem Solving
  • Diagnose and resolve issues during and after deployment
  • Work through ambiguity - no perfect environments, no perfect data
  • Partner with internal teams to escalate and fix complex challenges
  • Support Customers Directly
  • Be the technical point of contact during deployments
  • Guide customers through setup, operation, and best practices
  • Train operators and engineers on how to use the system effectively
  • Drive Systems to Production
  • Ensure systems are not just installed, but actually delivering value
  • Validate performance, accuracy, and reliability on the line
  • Push deployments from “it works” → “it scales”

Requirements

  • Experience working with PLCs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
  • Background in automation, controls, manufacturing, or field engineering
  • Comfortable being hands-on (hardware + software + systems)
  • Strong troubleshooting mindset — you enjoy figuring things out on-site
  • Customer-facing experience or willingness to work directly with customers
  • Ability to operate in fast-paced, startup environments
  • Willingness to travel 60–80% (this is a field-heavy role)
Benefits
  • Offers Equity
  • Offers Bonus
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
PLC programmingsystem integrationtroubleshootinghardware installationsoftware configurationperformance validationautomationcontrols engineeringfield engineeringline integration
Soft Skills
technical problem solvingcustomer-facing experienceadaptabilitycommunicationteam collaborationtraininghands-on approachtroubleshooting mindsetoperational efficiencyworking through ambiguity