Controls + line integration (core of the job)
● Integrate 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).