Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BOS Innovations Inc. delivers industrial automation solutions for manufacturing customers. The Controls & Vision Engineer will design, program, integrate, and commission automation systems combining PLC controls, robotics, and machine vision, while troubleshooting and optimizing system performance.
Responsibilities
- Develop PLC and HMI programs aligned with system requirements and customer specifications
- Program and integrate industrial robots (e.g., FANUC, ABB, Yaskawa, or similar) for material handling, guidance, and process automation
- Integrate I/O, communications, and device interfaces across automation systems
- Troubleshoot system performance, sequencing, and machine functionality during build and commissioning
- Develop and implement safety PLC programs in accordance with applicable standards
- Develop and integrate machine vision applications (2D and 3D) for inspection, validation, and guidance
- Configure and optimize vision systems using platforms such as Cognex, Keyence, LMI, Matrox, Mech-Mind, Photoneo, or similar
- Support implementation of AI-enabled vision tools for inspection and classification applications
- Calibrate, test, and troubleshoot vision systems to meet accuracy and performance requirements
- Integrate PLC, robotics, and vision systems into cohesive automation solutions
- Commission systems onsite, including I/O validation, communication setup, and system testing
- Identify and resolve technical issues across controls, robotics, and vision components
- Optimize system performance for uptime, accuracy, and repeatability
Skills
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in PLC and/or robot programming within industrial automation
- Strong understanding of controls systems, I/O, and communications
- Hands-on experience with system commissioning and troubleshooting
- Experience working in industrial or manufacturing environments
- Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America, and able to travel to Canada as required
- Experience integrating machine vision systems (2D or 3D) in manufacturing environments
- Experience with AI-based vision tools or advanced inspection systems
- Familiarity with vision-based inspection technologies
- Willingness to travel across the U.S. and to Canada as required
Benefits
- Annual profit sharing
- RRSP employer matching program
- Flexible extended health and dental plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Banked hours program to support work-life balance
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Career planning and goal setting
- Internal advancement opportunities
- Staff appreciation lunches & socials
- Bi-annual company events
- Employee recognition programs
- Remote work arrangement
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