Senior Automation Solutions Engineer

June 2, 2026

<div> <div> For over 35 years, Peak Technologies has been at the forefront of providing end-to-end enterprise mobility, managed services, printing and mobile data capture solutions for performance-driven organizations focused on the optimization of supply chain and field-based business processes. </div> </div>Job Title: Senior Automation Solutions Engineer Location: Remote with 75-100% travel throughout the USA Compensation: $90k-$110k annually + 10% bonus* Job Summary: As a Senior Automation Solutions Engineer, you will lead the installation, integration, and support of advanced industrial systems, including machine vision systems, RFID solutions, and emerging automation technologies. This role requires a highly skilled, customer-facing professional with strong technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, and networking systems. You will serve as a subject matter expert, mentor junior technicians, and ensure successful deployments in fast-paced, high-demand environments. Key Responsibilities System Installation & Integration: Lead installation, setup, and configuration of advanced systems such as machine vision tunnels, RFID systems, conveyors, and robotics. Technical Leadership: <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Provide expert guidance on installation best practices, system calibration, and troubleshooting. </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Mentor and train junior technicians and customer teams on system operation and maintenance. </li> </ul> Customer Engagement: <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Act as the primary technical contact during installations, ensuring clear communication and exceptional customer service. </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Conduct site assessments to verify infrastructure readiness (power, networking, environmental conditions). </li> </ul> Troubleshooting & Support: <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues during and after installation. </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Perform preventive maintenance and create detailed service reports. </li> </ul> Documentation & Compliance: <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Develop and maintain installation guides, wiring diagrams, and calibration reports. </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ensure compliance with safety standards (Lockout-Tagout, Hazmat, Industrial Safety). </li> </ul> Travel: <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Travel extensively (75–100%) to customer sites across the U.S., including overnight stays. </li> </ul> Qualifications Education: <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Associate degree in Engineering, Electronics, or related field (bachelor’s preferred) OR 7+ years of equivalent experience. </li> </ul> Experience: <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">5+ years in field service or installation roles, with advanced experience in: </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Machine vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, Basler, Matrox, Teledyne/FLIR). </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">PLC integration (Allen Bradley, Siemens). </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Electrical and mechanical system installation and troubleshooting. </li> </ul> Skills: <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Knowledge of IP networking and industrial communication protocols. </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to interpret engineering drawings and create technical documentation. </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Proficiency with Microsoft Windows-based applications. </li> </ul> Other Requirements: <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Valid driver’s license and ability to qualify for company credit card. </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in physically demanding environments. </li> </ul> <h2 style="margin: 0.05pt 0in 0in 7pt; font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">TYPICAL PERFORMANCE TARGETS</h2> <ul style="margin-top: 0.05pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"> <li style="margin: 0.05pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px; line-height: 11.45pt; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">SERVICE DELIVERY: Sustained, measured excellence in project & process delivery</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 11.45pt; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">COST TO SERVE: Sustained, measured excellence in delivery efficiency with expected continuous improvement</li> <li style="margin: 0.05pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">INNOVATION: Step changed delivery in safety, quality, and/or cost</li> </ul> <h2 style="line-height: 10.95pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 7pt; font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">LANGUAGE SKILLS</h2> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 11.45pt; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Primary language used in daily operations is English. Additional primary company languages include Spanish, French, and Dutch.</li> <li style="margin: 0.05pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Read and interpret documents, procedure manuals and various correspondence from both internal and external.</li> <li style="margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Speak effectively, both individually and before groups of both external customers and/or various levels of employees within the organization.</li> </ul> <h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 7pt; font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">SUPERVISION</h2> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Role is not responsible for supervising direct or indirect reports </li> </ul> <h2 style="line-height: 10.95pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 7pt; font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">DECISION MAKING + REASONING</h2> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: 11.45pt; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Able to take accountability and responsibility for business target delivery and decision making</li> </ul> <h2 style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 7pt; font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">WORKING RELATIONSHIPS</h2> <ul style="margin-top: 0.05pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"> <li style="margin: 0.05pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Peak Senior Management Team</li> <li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Key Customer Sr. Leadership</li> <li style="margin: 0.1pt 0in 0.0001pt 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Key Vendor Sr. Leadership</li> </ul> <h2 style="margin: 3.2pt 0in 0in 7pt; font-size: 9pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</h2> <table style="margin-left: 7.5pt; border: none; border-collapse: collapse;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 10.85pt;"> <td style="width: 216.9pt; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1.5pt; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(153, 153, 153) rgb(153, 153, 153) rgb(102, 102, 102); border-image: initial; background: #bad549; padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> Activity </td> <td style="width: 322.7pt; border-top: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-left: none; border-bottom: 1.5pt solid rgb(102, 102, 102); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); background: #bad549; padding: 0in; border: none;" colspan="4" valign="top"> Amount of Time </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 11pt;"> <td style="width: 216.9pt; border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-left: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-image: initial; border-top: none; background: #d6e794; padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> </td> <td style="width: 84.75pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); background: #d6e794; padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> None </td> <td style="width: 76.55pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); background: #d6e794; padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> Under 1/3 </td> <td style="width: 80.65pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); background: #d6e794; padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> 1/3 to 2/3 </td> <td style="width: 80.75pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); background: #d6e794; padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> Over 2/3 </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 11pt;"> <td style="width: 216.9pt; border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-left: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-image: initial; border-top: none; padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> Stand </td> <td style="width: 84.75pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> </td> <td style="width: 76.55pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> </td> <td style="width: 80.65pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> </td> <td style="width: 80.75pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> X </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 11pt;"> <td style="width: 216.9pt; border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-left: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-image: initial; border-top: none; padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> Walk </td> <td style="width: 84.75pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> </td> <td style="width: 76.55pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> </td> <td style="width: 80.65pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> </td> <td style="width: 80.75pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> X </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 11pt;"> <td style="width: 216.9pt; border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-left: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-image: initial; border-top: none; padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> Sit </td> <td style="width: 84.75pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> </td> <td style="width: 76.55pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> X </td> <td style="width: 80.65pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> </td> <td style="width: 80.75pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 10.85pt;"> <td style="width: 216.9pt; border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-left: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-image: initial; border-top: none; padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> Use hands to finger, handle, or feel </td> <td style="width: 84.75pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> </td> <td style="width: 76.55pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> </td> <td style="width: 80.65pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> X </td> <td style="width: 80.75pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 11pt;"> <td style="width: 216.9pt; border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-left: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-image: initial; border-top: none; padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> Reach with hands and arms </td> <td style="width: 84.75pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> </td> <td style="width: 76.55pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> </td> <td style="width: 80.65pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> X </td> <td style="width: 80.75pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 11pt;"> <td style="width: 216.9pt; border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-left: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-image: initial; border-top: none; padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> Climb or balance </td> <td style="width: 84.75pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> </td> <td style="width: 76.55pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> </td> <td style="width: 80.65pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> X </td> <td style="width: 80.75pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 10.85pt;"> <td style="width: 216.9pt; border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-left: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-image: initial; border-top: none; padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl </td> <td style="width: 84.75pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> </td> <td style="width: 76.55pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> </td> <td style="width: 80.65pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> X </td> <td style="width: 80.75pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 11pt;"> <td style="width: 216.9pt; border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-left: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-image: initial; border-top: none; padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> Talk or hear </td> <td style="width: 84.75pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> </td> <td style="width: 76.55pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> </td> <td style="width: 80.65pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> X </td> <td style="width: 80.75pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 11pt;"> <td style="width: 216.9pt; border-right: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-bottom: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-left: 1pt solid rgb(153, 153, 153); border-image: initial; border-top: none; padding: 0in; border: none;" valign="top"> Lift Up to 25lbs </td> <td style="width: 84.75pt; border-top: none; 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