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Application Engineer
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Nationwide
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Company Background
The company provides automation and system integration services to food manufacturers. It’s a market leader for digital transformation, label and date code verification and robotic powder weighing. We're a growing SME offering fantastic opportunities in a fast-paced organisation.
About the role
We’re looking for a practical, technically strong Application Engineer to help deploy the next generation of AI vision systems into UK food factories. You’ll work on high-speed production lines, implementing real-time image analysis solutions that detect, count, and verify products, replacing manual quality checks with powerful machine learning.
This is a hands-on role focused on applying AI to solve real production problems. You’ll help OAL deploy cutting-edge vision, contributing to some of the most innovative projects in the UK food industry.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
* Vision-Driven Innovation: Help deploy leading-edge vision solutions that improve food safety, quality, and traceability.
* Autonomy with Support: Take ownership of your projects while collaborating with expert engineering teams.
* Real Impact: This is not a lab job. Your systems will directly improve efficiency, reduce waste and solve complex food manufacturing challenges.
Your Role Will Involve
* Designing and implementing machine vision inspection systems.
* Running trials and developing proof-of-concepts to validate AI models for real-world conditions.
* Programming and configuring PLCs and SCADA systems.
* Installing, commissioning, and supporting automated solutions on customer sites across the UK.
* Creating and maintaining clear documentation, including functional design specs and support manuals.
* Acting as the technical liaison with customers during deployment and troubleshooting.
* Supporting the wider automation team in delivering complete project solutions.
* Conducting trials and feasibility studies for customer-specific vision requirements.
What We’re Looking For
* Experience deploying machine vision or image analysis systems in an industrial or research setting.
* Comfortable working with AI/ML platforms or deep learning vision tools
* Hands-on engineering experience with automation or robotics systems.
* Able to work on site, troubleshoot systems hands-on, and communicate clearly with operators and engineers.
* Has over 5 years of experience in a similar role.
* Full UK driving licence and happy to travel UK-wide (50%+ field-based).
Benefits You’ll Enjoy
* UK-wide travel.
* Flexible Working: Find the balance with our flexible work arrangements.
* Generous Holiday Package: Enjoy 25 days of holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.
* Company vehicle.
* Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our company pension scheme.
* Peace of Mind: Feel secure with our death in service benefit.
* Continuous Learning: We’ll cover your professional fees, supporting your career development.
* Smart Health: Access a 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and wellbeing services anytimeBefore You Apply
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