Senior Field Engineer(Controls)

ABOUT OVERVIEW.AI http://Overview.ai

Overview.ai http://Overview.ai is bringing the cutting edge of AI computer vision to manufacturing—solving inspection problems that were previously not solvable with traditional machine vision. We’re a full-stack company: we deploy GPU-powered cameras on production lines, run inference on the edge, and operate a platform that supports large fleets of devices deployed across the world.

We’re growing extremely fast. Our customers love the product because it works—high accuracy, fast deployment, and an operator-friendly experience that makes real factory rollouts possible (not just pilots).

Why this role is exciting

● Real production ownership: You’re not “support.” You own uptime and line performance where it matters—on the factory floor.

● Hard problems, high signal: Intermittent I/O, timing jitter, noisy signals, flaky networks, multi-trigger edge cases, cycle-time constraints—this is what you’ll solve.

● High learning + high leverage: You’ll deepen elite controls skills while working alongside world-class AI, embedded, and firmware teams to ship permanent fixes into the product.

● Talent density: You’ll be surrounded by fast, intense people who execute. Your work will be taken seriously and acted on quickly.

● High travel, high autonomy: You’ll be trusted as the senior technical owner across multiple sites.

WHAT YOU’LL OWN

CONTROLS + LINE INTEGRATION (CORE OF THE JOB)

● Integrate Overview.ai http://Overview.ai systems into automation lines and make them rock-solid.

● Commission and troubleshoot PLC-to-device communication across common industrial protocols

○ EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus, OPC UA (and real-world variants)

● Diagnose and eliminate timing and triggering issues

○ double triggers, missed triggers, trigger bounce, incorrect edge detection, latency/jitter, inconsistent handshakes

● Debug inconsistent network communication

○ packet loss, unstable links, IP conflicts, switch configuration issues, grounding/noise coupling, cable quality, EMI, misconfigured QoS/VLANs (where applicable)

● Work with PLC logic and machine sequencing to ensure correct system behavior

○ interpret and modify ladder logic / structured text (as needed) to stabilize integration and performance

● Build repeatable integration standards

○ wiring patterns, sensor conditioning recommendations, network topologies, validated PLC templates, commissioning checklists

ELECTRICAL + SIGNAL INTEGRITY DEBUGGING (HANDS-ON)

● Troubleshoot sensors, discrete I/O, and signal conditioning in real factory environments

○ NPN/PNP sensors, pull-ups/pull-downs, filtering/debounce, shielding/grounding, noise mitigation

● Use multimeters and oscilloscopes to diagnose

• ○ voltage levels, signal bounce, timing alignment, interference, poor grounding, intermittent connections
• ● Identify root cause quickly and implement robust fixes—not temporary patches.

FIELD LEADERSHIP + CUSTOMER TRUST

• ● Be the senior technical point of contact on-site: calm, decisive, and structured under pressure.
• ● Train customer automation engineers and technicians on best practices for operation and first-line troubleshooting.

● Capture high-quality issue reports for HQ engineering

• ○ reproduction steps, logs, electrical measurements, network symptoms, PLC state, and recommended fixes
• ● Drive feedback loops that result in real product improvements (tooling, diagnostics, reliability features).

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

REQUIRED

• ● Deep PLC / controls engineering experience (you can independently commission and debug automation lines)
• ● 5+ years in controls / automation / field engineering in high-volume manufacturing environments

● Hands-on expertise with industrial networks and protocols

○ EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus, OPC UA (practical troubleshooting, not just theory)

● Strong electrical debugging ability

• ○ multimeter + oscilloscope competence, reading schematics, signal conditioning, EMI/noise intuition
• ● Strong understanding of sensors, triggering, and real-time sequencing on production lines
• ● Mandarin fluency (native or near-native)
• ● Working English for technical communication with global teams

TRAITS THAT MATTER (WE SCREEN HARD FOR THESE)

• ● You move fast and stay methodical: hypothesis → test → isolate → fix → prevent recurrence
• ● You’re highly ownership-driven: downtime is personal
• ● You communicate clearly with both operators and engineers
• ● You enjoy the field: travel, factories, and getting your hands dirty
• Why Overview.ai http://Overview.ai (why top candidates join)
• ● Extreme growth + real-world impact: We’re not building demos. We’re deploying AI systems on real production lines, at scale.
• ● Talent density: You’ll work with world-class engineers and operators across AI, embedded systems, and enterprise deployment.
• ● Front-row seat to the AI manufacturing wave: This is one of the biggest transformations happening in industry right now.
• ● Ownership: In this role, your work directly changes the trajectory of the company. Great hiring = winning.
• ● Global exposure: You’ll recruit for roles that touch the most advanced customers and factories in the world.