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.
AI Machine Vision Systems for Manufacturing. Deploy powerful automated inspection in days with Gen AI. Our vision systems ensure flawless quality control and find defects others miss. Manufacturers across industries partner with us to achieve measurable results: 75% reduction in inspection costs, 50% reduction in rework, 100% defect coverage, and 20% reduction in scrap. Why manufacturers choose Overview: Our platform delivers state-of-the-art accuracy with industry-leading ease of use and maintainability. Unlike traditional machine vision, our AI-first architecture is designed for real production environments where conditions change, data is imperfect, and downtime isn't an option. We understand manufacturing because we've lived it. Founded by former senior Tesla manufacturing leaders, our team brings deep expertise from scaling quality systems in the world's most demanding environments—experience that shaped everything from our rapid deployment capabilities to our tools that handle messy production data. Global reach, dedicated support: With teams across 10 countries, we provide white-glove support wherever you manufacture, from Silicon Valley to major production hubs across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. At Overview, we're not just shaping the future of AI—we're making it work where it matters most: on your factory floor.
Key team members
Ken Forster
Momenta Ventures•7K followers
Mike Alfred
Alpine Fox LP•15K followers
Chris Niven
Overview•8K followers
Bud Fraumeni
Yankee Specialty Foods•346 followers
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