Automation and Vision System Engineer

TRIGO Global Quality Solutions is seeking an Automation and Vision System Engineer in the Greenville, SC area. Overall Purpose

Design, integrate, troubleshoot, and maintain automated inspection solutions, including sensors, machine vision systems, cameras, lighting, and custom fixtures used in automotive environments. This role supports TRIGO's mission to deliver world‑class quality inspection, containment, and engineering services by deploying technology that enhances accuracy, traceability, repeatability, and efficiency.

Director, Operational Excellence USA

• Work with engineering, operations, and customer stakeholders to define requirements and deliver turnkey inspection solutions.
• Support customers with digital reporting, data extraction, and integration into QMS environments.

• Support quality inspection teams with automated solutions that improve throughput and accuracy.
• Analyze inspection data to identify trends, recurring defects, and improvement opportunities.
• Train TRIGO inspectors and technicians on system operation and best practices.

• Prepare technical documentation including system layouts, wiring diagrams, SOPs, and maintenance instructions.
• Provide onsite and remote support to resolve issues with sensors, automation hardware, software, power, communications, or mechanical setups.
• Perform system testing, calibration, preventative maintenance, and capability validation (Gage R&R, correlation checks, etc.).

• Design, install, configure, and support automated inspection systems including machine vision cameras (e.g., Keyence, Cognex, Omron), sensors (laser, proximity, 3D, displacement, color, thermal), and robotics used for inspection or part handling.
• Develop and optimize camera programs for defect detection, dimensional measurement, assembly verification, and surface inspection.
• Select appropriate lenses, lighting, filters, and mounting hardware to ensure inspection performance.
• Troubleshoot and fine‑tune vision algorithms to minimize false positives/negatives.

• Any other duties as assigned.

• Proficiency with machine vision platforms (Keyence, Cognex, Omron; Banner‑specific system can be tailored for clients).
• Strong knowledge of industrial sensors, PLCs, HMIs, motion control, and industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profi Net, Modbus).
• Ability to read electrical/mechanical drawings and build/modify wiring, mounting, and system components.
• Familiarity with GD&T, quality tools, and statistical analysis (SPC, Gage R‑R).
• Strong problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis capability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently on customer sites and under tight timelines.
• Hands‑on, “roll‑up‑your‑sleeves” mindset consistent with TRIGO's culture.

• Global team spirit:
  Team player, caring for people, open‑minded, reactive, resilient to pressure, rigorous, client oriented, reliable & trustworthy, flexible.

• Autonomous, daring.

• 5–7 years of hands‑on experience with automation, machine vision, or industrial controls (technician or engineer level depending on experience), camera and quality measurement technologies.
• Experience in automotive or other sectors such as electronics, medical devices, or other manufacturing sectors preferred.
• Proven expertise in system integration, ensuring seamless connectivity between hardware, software, data systems, etc.
• CAD or 3D modeling experience is an asset.

• Diploma or Degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Certification for robotics would be an asset.

Founded in 1997, TRIGO is a multinational company providing operational quality management solutions for the manufacturing sector, especially in the automotive and aerospace industries. With a team of more than ten thousand professionals present in 20+ countries across 4 continents, TRIGO offers a comprehensive portfolio of quality assurance services ranging from inspection to expert auditing, consulting and training.

The unrivaled expertise, industrial mindset…