Applications Engineer-Machine Vision

Application Engineer – Industrial Sensing / Machine Vision About the Job

Headwall is seeking an Application Engineer to work in our Industrial Sensing / Machine Vision product line.

Headwall is the leader in hyperspectral imaging used for chemical‑spectral imaging across industrial and research applications. Our technologies are used in the recycling, mining, and food industries – where precision and efficiency matter.

Are you looking for a role where technology meets real challenges?

Do you enjoy working independently, are resilient and flexible, and love developing solutions together with customers? Then you're exactly right with us!

• Work closely with our sales and R&D teams to develop technical solutions enabling customers to successfully deploy our products.
• Commission our optical and inductive sensor systems on‑site or remotely.
• Develop sorting models and support customers during commissioning, feasibility studies, and training.
• Perform initial installations and provide after‑sales support.
• Prepare measurement reports and customer documentation.
• Accompany our sales team to customer meetings, present our solutions clearly and convincingly, and answer technical questions.

• Technical degree (e.g., chemistry, engineering) with understanding of spectroscopy.
• Ideally, experience in customer support and/or sensor‑based sorting – an advantage, but not required.
• Analytical thinking, initiative, and a structured work approach.
• Strong communication skills, team spirit, and willingness to travel.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Measuring and Control Instrument Manufacturing

Lexington, MA