Quality Engineer

About us

Cognex is the largest, most successful and recognized global player in industrial machine vision! We are a financially strong, international company with no debt and have been in business for over 40 years. Using advanced optics, image sensors and artificial intelligence software Cognex vision and ID systems capture an image then analyze it to make sense of what’s being seen. We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment, guided by our "Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast" culture, which celebrates employee innovation, determination, and dedication in a dynamic, fun, and distinctive atmosphere.

This Quality Engineer will accept a role in ensuring Cognex products are built and designed with exceptional quality.  There will be frequent opportunities to effectively interface with design, process, test, and manufacturing engineering to solve product issues and production problems.

The Team:

By working with all Cognex business units, Our Operations Engineering team ensures that all new products being introduced into our global supply chain meet our high quality design and development standards.  The Quality Assurance Engineering team focuses on ensuring that quality during the NPI phase and maintaining throughout design changes and product updates.

Essential Functions:

• Compile, monitor and report quality metrics including identifying and/or preparing action plans for improvements.
• Work with teams to define and develop action plans and support timely closure of Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA).
• Troubleshoot process problems, define root causes, coordinate implementation of corrective actions and verify corrective action effectiveness.
• Utilize quality principles and problem-solving skills (risk analysis, statistical techniques, etc.) to address product design and manufacturing issues.
• Analyze and debug product issues and develop solutions to meet quality goals.
• Analyze failure data and take corrective action and drive continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle.
• Create and enforce qualification standards across multiple product lines and functional departments.
• Create clearly-written, fact-based reports on trending failures and other product-related problems.
• Perform root cause analysis on product field failures and drive corrective actions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Extensive knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn production processes.
• Ability to interpret all customer documents and related specifications.
• Ability to drive results quickly with attention to detail. 
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Knowledge of lean and six sigma methodologies preferred.
• Optical or Electronics experience is a plus.

Minimum education and work experience required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, or equivalent engineering.
• 2 - 5 years of experience in relevant, high-tech, electronics and electro-mechanical products.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 79,000 USD - 118,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a sales incentive plan. 

This position provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching; employer-paid disability, family leave, life insurance, paid time off (including holidays), optional voluntary benefits, and recognition and wellness programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cognex is an equal opportunity employer. Cognex evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.