Automation And Vision System Engineer
TRIGO Global Quality Solutions
Automation And Vision System Engineer
Trigo Global Quality Solutions is seeking to fill an Automation and Vision System Engineer in Greer, SC.
Overall Purpose
Design, integrate, troubleshoot, and maintain automated inspection solutions, including sensors, machine vision systems, cameras, lighting, custom fixtures used in automotive environments. This role supports Trigo's mission to deliver world-class quality inspection, containment, and engineering services by deploying technology that enhances accuracy, traceability, repeatability, and efficiency.
May Report To
Director, Operational Excellence USA
Responsibilities
- Work with engineering, operations, and customer stakeholders to define requirements and deliver turnkey inspection solutions.
- Support customers with digital reporting, data extraction, and integration into QMS environments
Operations
- Support quality inspection teams with automated solutions that improve throughput and accuracy.
- Analyze inspection data to identify trends, recurring defects, and improvement opportunities.
- Train Trigo inspectors, technicians, on system operation and best practices.
Organization & Management
- Prepare technical documentation including system layouts, wiring diagrams, SOPs, and maintenance instructions.
- Provide onsite and remote support to resolve issues with sensors, automation hardware, software, power, communications, or mechanical setups.
- Perform system testing, calibration, preventative maintenance, and capability validation (Gage R&R, correlation checks, etc.).
Technical
- Design, install, configure, and support automated inspection systems including Machine vision cameras (e.g., Keyence, Cognex, Omron), sensors (laser, proximity, 3D, displacement, color, thermal), robotics used for inspection or part handling.
- Integrate automation into existing Trigo inspection cells.
- Develop and optimize camera programs for defect detection, dimensional measurement, assembly verification, surface inspection.
- Select appropriate lenses, lighting, filters, and mounting hardware to ensure inspection performance.
- Troubleshoot and fine-tune vision algorithms to minimize false positives/negatives.
Other
- Any other duties as assigned
Knowledge, skills, abilities
Hard skills | Values & attitudes |
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Work experience
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Education background
Overall recommendations |
· Diploma or Degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field. · Certification for robotics would be an asset. |
About Trigo Global Quality Solutions
Founded in 1997, Trigo is a multinational company providing operational Quality Management solutions for the manufacturing sector, especially in the automotive and aerospace industries. With a team of more than ten thousand professionals present in 20+ countries across 4 continents, Trigo offers a comprehensive portfolio of Quality Assurance services ranging from inspection to expert auditing, consulting and training.
The unrivaled expertise, industrial mindset and extensive global footprint that Trigo has built up over the last 3 decades has made Trigo the leading quality solutions provider using the latest innovative and reliable digital systems and standard processes, delivering results in the most demanding industries. Trigo has recently started to expand its clientele by offering quality services to the medical, chemical and food industries.
Trigo Global Quality Solutions is committed to the core values of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to treating people fairly, and with respect and dignity. We offer employment opportunities based upon an individual's qualifications and performance, free from discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, ethnic origin, color, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, and disability.