OverviewSenior Field Engineer(Controls)
About Overview.ai
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 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 (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.