Senior Automation Solutions Engineer

Title:

Senior Automation Solutions Engineer

Location:

Remote with 75-100% travel throughout the USA

Compensation: $90,000–$110,000 annually plus 10% bonus

Job Summary

As a Senior Automation Solutions Engineer, you will lead the installation, integration, and support of advanced industrial systems, including machine vision systems, RFID solutions, and emerging automation technologies. This role requires a highly skilled, customer‑facing professional with strong technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, and networking systems. You will serve as a subject‑matter expert, mentor junior technicians, and ensure successful deployments in fast‑paced, high‑demand environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead installation, setup, and configuration of advanced systems such as machine‑vision tunnels, RFID systems, conveyors, and robotics.
• Provide expert guidance on installation best practices, system calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Mentor and train junior technicians and customer teams on system operation and maintenance.
• Act as the primary technical contact during installations, ensuring clear communication and exceptional customer service.
• Conduct site assessments to verify infrastructure readiness (power, networking, environmental conditions).
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues during and after installation.
• Perform preventive maintenance and create detailed service reports.
• Develop and maintain installation guides, wiring diagrams, and calibration reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards (Lockout‑Tagout, Hazmat, Industrial Safety).
• Travel extensively (75–100%) to customer sites across the U.S., including overnight stays.

Qualifications Education

• Associate degree in Engineering, Electronics, or related field (Bachelor’s preferred) OR 7+ years of equivalent experience.

Experience

• 5+ years in field service or installation roles, with advanced experience in machine‑vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, Basler, Matrox, Teledyne/FLIR).
• PLC integration (Allen Bradley, Siemens).
• Electrical and mechanical system installation and troubleshooting.

Skills

• Knowledge of IP networking and industrial communication protocols.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and create technical documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows‑based applications.

Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and ability to qualify for company credit card.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in physically demanding environments.

Typical Performance Targets

• SERVICE DELIVERY:
  Sustained, measured excellence in project & process delivery.
• COST TO SERVE:
  Sustained, measured excellence in delivery efficiency with expected continuous improvement.
• INNOVATION:
  Step‑changed delivery in safety, quality, and/or cost.

Language Skills

• Primary language used in daily operations is English. Additional primary company languages include Spanish, French, and Dutch.
• Read and interpret documents, procedure manuals and various correspondence from both internal and external.
• Speak effectively, both individually and before groups of both external customers and/or various levels of employees within the organization.

Supervision

• Role is not responsible for supervising direct or indirect reports.

Decision Making & Reasoning

• Able to take accountability and responsibility for business target delivery and decision making.

Working Relationships

• Peak Senior Management Team
• Key Customer Sr. Leadership
• Key Vendor Sr. Leadership

Physical Requirements Activity & Amount of Time

• Stand: >2/3
• Walk: >2/3
• Sit: 2/3

About Peak Technologies

Peak Technologies provides end‑to‑end enterprise mobility, managed services, printing and mobile data capture solutions for performance‑driven organizations focused on the optimization of supply chain and field‑based business processes. Peak Technologies’ in‑depth industry‑specific experience, state‑of‑the‑art solutions and managed services, and exemplary customer support provide transformational business solutions and results that deliver greater ROI and outstanding value. Peak Technologies serves as a trusted business partner for some of the world’s largest companies, while also supporting local and regional customers with an extensive coverage footprint throughout North America and Europe.

Seniority

Level

Mid‑Senior Level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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