What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation and Vision System Engineer Internship position at TRIGO Global Quality Solutions?
TRIGO Global Quality Solutions has an immediate opening for an Automation and Vision System Engineer Intern in Greer, SC.
Overall Purpose
Support the design, integration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of automated inspection solutions, including sensors, machine vision systems, cameras, lighting, and custom fixtures used in automotive environments. This internship contributes to delivering high-quality inspection and engineering services by leveraging technology to improve accuracy, traceability, repeatability, and efficiency.
Reports to
Automation and Vison System Engineer
Responsibilities
Client relationship & Business development
- Assist in collaborating with engineering, operations, and customer teams to gather requirements for inspection solutions.
- Support digital reporting efforts, including data collection, basic analysis, and integration into quality systems.
Operations
- Assist in the implementation of automated solutions that enhance inspection speed and accuracy.
- Support the analysis of inspection data to identify trends, recurring defects, and opportunities for improvement.
- Train inspectors and technicians to learn system operations and best practices.
Organization & management
- Contribute to the preparation of technical documentation such as system layouts, SOPs, and maintenance instructions.
- Provide onsite or remote assistance in troubleshooting basic issues with sensors, hardware, and software.
- Assist with system testing, calibration, and validation activities (e.g., Gage R&R, correlation checks).
Technical
- Support the setup and configuration of machine vision system (Cognex) and industrial sensors.
- Assist with integrating automation into existing inspection processes.
- Assist in developing and refining camera programs used for defect detection and measurement tasks.
- Assist in the selection and evaluation of lenses, lighting, and hardware for optimal inspection performance.
- Support troubleshooting efforts to improve system accuracy and reduce errors.
Other
- Any other duties as assigned
Knowledge, skills, abilities
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Technical Skills (Preferred)
Soft Skills
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Values & attitudes |
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Global team spirit
Excellence
Customer focus
Initiative
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Work experience
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Overall recommendations |
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Education background
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Overall recommendations |
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About TRIGO Global Quality Solutions
Founded in 1997, TRIGO is a multinational company providing operational Quality Management solutions for the manufacturing sector, especially in the automotive and aerospace industries. With a team of more than ten thousand professionals present in 20 countries across 4 continents, TRIGO offers a comprehensive portfolio of Quality Assurance services ranging from inspection to expert auditing, consulting and training.
The unrivaled expertise, industrial mindset and extensive global footprint that TRIGO has built up over the last 3 decades has made TRIGO the leading quality solutions provider using the latest innovative and reliable digital systems and standard processes, delivering results in the most demanding industries. TRIGO has recently started to expand its clientele by offering quality services to the medical, chemical and food industries.
TRIGO Global Quality Solutions is committed to the core values of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to treating people fairly, and with respect and dignity. We offer employment opportunities based upon an individual's qualifications and performance, free from discrimination or harassment because of race, ancestry, place of origin, ethnic origin, color, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, and disability.
TRIGO Global Quality Solutions appreciates receiving all expression of interest; however, only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.