Assistant Applications Engineer, Bac Ninh

Overview
Bac Ninh, Vietnam
On-site

Who this role is best for

Automation professionals with PLC experience and electrical troubleshooting skills will find this technical support role in Vietnam's manufacturing sector.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years of automation experience and PLC system proficiency
    — “3+ years of experience in automation, with proficiency across multiple PLC systems”
  • Individuals who have managed small technical teams and performed preventive maintenance
    — “Experience managing contractors or small technical teams”
  • Engineers with a background in electrical circuit modifications and signal diagnostics
    — “Capability to modify circuits (e.g., resistors, capacitors) to resolve signal problems”

Things to consider

  • This role demands on-site presence across multiple Hanoi customer locations
    — “Maintain and optimize 100+ Overview.ai http://Overview.ai vision inspection cameras across Hanoi customer sites”
  • The position requires regular international travel for training and support
    — “Company-paid international travel for training and support in Asia”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with AI-based vision systems during interviews
    — “Experience with AI-based or automated vision inspection systems”
  • Emphasize your ability to collaborate with global engineering teams
    — “Collaborate with headquarters engineering teams for system improvements”
  • Showcase your track record of resolving integration issues with PLC platforms
    — “Work with various PLC platforms and protocols, including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, and OPC UA”
  • Demonstrate your skill in diagnosing and fixing electrical signal issues
    — “Use multimeters and oscilloscopes to diagnose and fix electrical and signal quality issues”
  • Document your experience in training customer staff on technical systems
    — “Conduct training programs for customer staff on operation and basic troubleshooting”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Maintained and optimized 100+ vision inspection cameras
  • Provided rapid troubleshooting to minimize production downtime
  • Conducted training programs for customer staff
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related discipline3+ years of experience in automation

Skills & requirements

Required

PLC ProgrammingIndustrial Communication ProtocolsTroubleshooting Electrical CircuitsDiagnostic Tools UsageTeam Management

Preferred

Ai-based Vision Inspection SystemsAutomotive Or Electronics Manufacturing EnvironmentsOverview.ai Platforms

Stack & domain

PLC Ladder LogicEthernet/ipProfinetModbusOPC UAMachine Vision Lighting And Triggering SystemsDiagnostic And Problem-solving SkillsCommunication SkillsAutomationElectrical Engineering

About the role

Original posting from Overview via Ashby

🚀 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT

  • Maintain and optimize 100+ Overview.ai http://Overview.ai vision inspection cameras across Hanoi customer sites
  • Provide rapid troubleshooting to minimize production downtime
  • Perform regular preventive maintenance and system health checks
  • Oversee and coordinate a small team of contractors for routine tasks

TECHNICAL DEPLOYMENT & INTEGRATION

  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot Overview.ai http://Overview.ai vision inspection systems on new production lines
  • Work with various PLC platforms and protocols, including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, and OPC UA
  • Ensure seamless integration of AI inspection systems with factory automation equipment
  • Use multimeters and oscilloscopes to diagnose and fix electrical and signal quality issues

CUSTOMER SUPPORT & TRAINING

  • Deliver on-site technical support and guidance to customers
  • Conduct training programs for customer staff on operation and basic troubleshooting
  • Build trusted partnerships with factory teams, production management, and technical staff
  • Document and report recurring issues to enhance product features

SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION

  • Address technical challenges such as double triggering, camera response problems, or lighting inconsistencies
  • Adjust PLC ladder logic as needed to resolve integration issues
  • Refine inspection parameters to decrease false rejects while ensuring high detection accuracy
  • Collaborate with headquarters engineering teams for system improvements

🎓 QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related discipline
  • 3+ years of experience in automation, with proficiency across multiple PLC systems
  • Practical experience troubleshooting electrical circuits using diagnostic tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes)
  • Strong understanding of electrical concepts, including NPN/PNP sensor technology and signal conditioning
  • Familiarity with PLC ladder logic and ability to make necessary modifications
  • Experience managing contractors or small technical teams

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Proficiency with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, OPC UA)
  • Capability to modify circuits (e.g., resistors, capacitors) to resolve signal problems
  • Knowledge of machine vision lighting and triggering systems
  • Excellent practical diagnostic and problem-solving skills

LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION

  • Intermediate proficiency in English for technical documentation and coordination with HQ
  • Strong communication skills for client and team interactions
  • Mandarin language proficiency is an extremely strong plus
  • Vietnamese language proficiency is a strong plus, but not required

🌟 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with AI-based or automated vision inspection systems
  • Familiarity with automotive or electronics manufacturing environments
  • Prior knowledge of Overview.ai http://Overview.ai platforms or similar systems
  • Experience in high-volume production settings
  • Additional automation certifications or specialized training

💼 BENEFITS

  • Competitive compensation package with performance bonuses of up to 15% of annual salary
  • Performance, salary review & promotion available after 6 months of employment
  • Company-paid international travel for training and support in Asia
  • Insurance based on actual income
  • Corporate credit card for business expenses
  • Career growth opportunities in a high-paced, innovative environment
  • Technical training and professional development programs
  • Work with industry-leading AI vision technology
  • Collaborative, global engineering teams

Source: Overview careers (Ashby)

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