ppCognex is the world's leading provider of vision systems, software, sensors, and industrial barcode readers used in manufacturing automation. Cognex Vision helps companies improve product quality, eliminate production errors, lower manufacturing costs, and exceed consumer expectations for high quality products at an affordable price. Typical applications for machine vision include detecting defects, monitoring production lines, guiding assembly robots, and tracking, sorting and identifying parts. Cognex serves an international customer base from offices located throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and through a global network of integration and distribution partners. The company is headquartered close to Boston in Natick, Massachusetts. /p pAs a Senior Customer Support Engineer, you will serve as a key point of contact and entry point for incoming customer requests, delivering expert remote technical support to English and Italian speaking Cognex customers across Europe. You will take ownership of complex and high-impact technical issues, driving resolution across teams and acting as a technical reference within a distributed team of engineers. You will play a critical role in ensuring customer success by understanding customer needs, leading effective resolution strategies, and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. Collaboration on effective resolutions and customer satisfaction is achieved via participation in our customer interaction recording platform. You will work with a diverse customer base, including end users, system integrators, and machine builders. This role requires a strong customer-first mindset, deep technical curiosity, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving, along with the ability to influence best practices and support continuous improvement within the team. This is a fixed-term contract with potential for longer-term opportunities, subject to business priorities. /p pWe are looking for a Senior Customer Support Engineer in our Milan, Italy office working on a hybrid schedule - 3 days in the office and 2 remote. /p h3Senior Customer Support Engineer (9 Month Contract) /h3 pLocation: Milan, Lombardy, Italy /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul liServe as the front-line technical escalation point for Cognex products, handling complex customer requests submitted via web and phone /li liLead the resolution of complex or high-impact technical issues,



including cross-functional coordination with engineering and product teams /li liUnderstand customer environments, ask effective troubleshooting questions, assess severity, and define resolution strategies /li liTroubleshoot and reproduce advanced technical issues, identify root causes, and deliver robust solutions or workarounds /li liDrive end-to-end ownership of critical cases, ensuring timely resolution and a high level of customer satisfaction /li liMaintain clear and proactive communication with customers, providing regular updates and managing expectations /li liAccurately document and manage cases in the CRM system, ensuring high-quality and actionable records, including participation in recorded customer interactions in line with standard support practices. /li liIdentify unexpected product behaviors and elevate issues appropriately while contributing to long-term product improvement /li liAct as a technical reference for the team, providing guidance and support on complex troubleshooting scenarios /li liMentor and support junior engineers in both technical problem-solving and customer interaction /li liContribute to knowledge sharing by creating and reviewing knowledge base articles, FAQs, and technical documentation /li liIdentify recurring issues and drive root cause analysis to improve support processes and product quality /li liCollaborate with global support teams to ensure consistent, high-quality support across regions /li liStay up to date with Cognex technologies and contribute to continuous learning within the team /li /ul h3Core Skills (Required) /h3 ul liStrong troubleshooting and analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose complex, multi-layered technical issues across hardware, software, and networking /li liFamiliarity with industrial and automation environments, including basic knowledge of PLCs, robotics, or manufacturing systems /li liUnderstanding of networking fundamentals and industrial communication protocols, e.G., TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, Profinet,



Modbus /li liAbility to interpret technical documentation, system architectures, and wiring diagrams /li liAbility to reproduce issues and validate solutions in a structured and methodical manner /li liStrong capability to lead technical investigations and independently drive resolution of complex issues /li liClear and effective communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different customer profiles (technical and non-technical) /li liCustomer-first mindset with a structured, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving /li liAbility to quickly learn and apply new technologies, particularly in industrial vision systems /li /ul h3Nice to Have /h3 ul liFamiliarity with machine vision fundamentals, including optics, lighting, and image acquisition principles /li liExperience with Cognex products and technologies, e.G., DataMan, In-Sight, VisionPro, Deep Learning /li liExposure to image processing, computer vision, or deep learning applications /li liExperience leading complex troubleshooting scenarios in customer-facing environments /li liKnowledge of programming and software debugging (script-based or object-oriented environments) /li liFamiliarity with complex system integration (machine builders, system integrators, end-user environments) /li liExperience working in an international or multicultural environment /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liBachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience /li li5+ years of experience in a technical support or customer-facing engineering role within electronics, robotics, manufacturing, automation, or IT environments /li liProven experience handling complex technical issues and customer interactions in a professional environment /li liExperience mentoring or supporting junior engineers is a plus /li liProfessional proficiency in English and Italian (spoken and written) /li liAbility to thrive in a collaborative, international, and distributed team environment /li liStrong attention to detail and ability to manage tasks with accuracy and consistency /li liComfortable working in an office environment and using standard computer and communication tools, including extended phone interactions /li liWillingness and ability to travel internationally on an occasional basis (approximately 1–2 times per year) /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Customer Support Engineer (9 Month Contract) (Milano)
🏢 Cognex
📍 Milano