Assistant Application Engineer

Overview

Deploy vision inspection systems onto customer production lines, commission them, and keep them running reliably, while guiding customers on correct use. Work is primarily on the factory floor under senior engineer guidance, with a path toward independent ownership of on-site projects.

What you'll do

• Handle on-site installation, debugging, and maintenance of vision systems at customer factories.
• Adjust cameras, lenses, and lighting, capture images, and tune inspection performance to a production-ready level.
• Support AI model data collection and optimization, and complete system deployment following standard processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve on-site vision, networking, and automation issues, working independently and escalating promptly when needed.
• Train the customer's operations and quality staff on daily use and basic troubleshooting.
• Keep thorough on-site records and organize each project's configuration and know-how into reusable references.

What you'll need

• Associate degree (大专) or above in Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical, Robotics & Automation, or a related field.
• Some understanding of machine vision or automation (basic to intermediate).
• Strong hands-on ability, willing to be based at factory sites and travel as needed, and comfortable working in an on-site environment.
• Strong ability to learn, proactive in working through problems, and open to asking questions and learning.
• Strong sense of responsibility, well-organized, and able to communicate clearly with customers and colleagues.
• Mandarin is the working language; willingness to gradually learn and improve English (English is used frequently in team collaboration and technical materials).

Nice to have

• Relevant internship or project experience in machine vision or automation.
• Experience with industrial cameras, lighting, or lens setup, or exposure to PLCs, sensors, and industrial networking.
• Production-line experience in industries such as electronics, automotive, connectors, batteries, or packaging.
• Able to read English technical documentation and hold a basic conversation.

Details

• Work locations: Nantong, Haiyan, or Shenzhen.
• Based at factory sites, with travel as needed.