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# Systems Application Engineer II

- **Company:** SICK, Inc.
- **Location:** Bloomington, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $83,640.0 - $126,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Big Data, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Lua (Scripting Language), MATLAB, Machine Learning, Microsoft Office, SAP (Applications), System Testing, Web Applications
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18589529/Systems-Application-Engineer-Ii-Minnesota-Minneapolis

## About the Role

* Experience: 7+ years in industrial automation roles; 4+ years working with vision inspection systems and machine analytics.
 * Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required.
 * Certifications: None is required, + Demonstrated ability to translate complex customer problems into structured technical solution architectures, especially involving multisensor, vision, or machinelearningbased systems.
 + Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills with the ability to quickly assess root causes and establish corrective action paths in live customer environments.
 + Programming capabilities in PLC, MATLAB, C/C++, Helcon, Lua, Java is a plus.
 + Proven experience designing or supporting endtoend vision inspection workflows, including lighting, optics, imaging algorithms, and environmental considerations.
 + Ability to interpret and analyze large datasets or machine analytics outputs to support system tuning, optimization, and predictivemaintenance recommendations.
 + Skilled at leading technical discussions with crossfunctional stakeholders, including engineering, sales, project management, and external integrators.
 + Familiarity with system validation methodologies including FAT, SAT, proofofconcept testing, and structured test documentation.
 + Strong ability to selfstart, learn quickly, and work independently in a fieldbased environment.
 * Computer/Technological: Professional competence with Microsoft Office, SAP, and general internet applications.
 * Language: Professional written and spoken fluency in English required.
 * Schedule: Generally Monday to Friday, full time; be on-call on some weekends (if required).
 * General Working Conditions: Be able to usually work in an office environment; flexible (hybrid) work arrangements available.
 * Travel: Be able to travel up to 50% of the time, including internationally; must have a valid passport.
 * Work Status: Legally permitted to work in the country you are applying and willing to undergo an employment background check.

## Description

Technical Solutions Development and Support

 * Provide vision, machine learning, and digitalization application support to internal teams, distributors, integrators, and customers.

 * Support sales pursuits by delivering expert technical guidance that helps drive opportunities to close.
 * Develop new system concepts by combining SICK technologies with complementary thirdparty solutions to create differentiated customer value.

Collaboration & Cross Functional Engagement

 * Facilitate communication and cooperation between global SICK crossfunctional teams to leverage knowledge centers and collaboratively solve customer challenges.
 * Participate in customer discovery sessions to uncover unmet needs and translate them into actionable solution requirements.

Customer & Project Support

 * Support the creation and scoping of projects including acceptance criteria, inclusions, and exclusions, partnering with Customer Project Management (CPM) teams as needed.
 * Test and validate system functionality and performance to ensure customer requirements are fully met.
 * Deliver systems training to customers, integrators, distributors, and internal teams.
 * Provide ongoing technical support and continuous improvement recommendations for deployed systems.

Marketing Insight & Strategic Contributions

 * Capture recurring customer requirements to help define future market and product solutions that address common unmet needs.
 * Contribute to competitive analysis and valueproposition development for both technologies and services.

Perform other duties as may be assigned or required by management.