Job Description The Company: Cognex is a global leader in the exciting and growing field of machine vision. Our employees, proudly called “Cognoids,” are passionate about solving the most difficult vision problems, and get to work with others who take their work seriously, but don't take themselves seriously. And our Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast culture recognizes achievement and dedication with unique rewards and celebrations. We are looking for creative, bright, motivated Cognoids who share our passion for excellence and want to make an impact at a dynamic, global company. We celebrate our employees for their innovation, perseverance and hard work in a fun, rewarding, and quirky environment. If you enjoy the sense of accomplishment that comes from working together to create products that solve tough problems for organizations around the world, contact us to see how you can become part of our team!

Job Summary

The Document Control Specialist reports to the Quality Control Engineering Manager. This role processes related to Engineering Change Orders, New Material Creations, and Sellable Material Creations. The Document Control Specialist ensures that all changes to documentation and material data are communicated, documented, and executed effectively. This role is critical for maintaining the integrity of the SAP Material Master, which supports essential business processes at Cognex. The specialist implements document control standards, manages version control, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, accuracy, and timely updates that enable smooth operations and decision-making.

Essential Functions

Understanding of processing and reviewing Engineering Change Orders, including routing for approvals and monitoring status. Understanding of processing and reviewing Sellable Material Creations, maintain Product Hierarchy, Salesforce characteristics, and SAP. Demonstrates proficiency in the Material Master. Troubleshoots data issues with established procedures. Provide input in continuous improvement activities to streamline Document Control processes. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work with colleagues across various functions (primarily engineering, manufacturing, marketing and program management) is essential. Proficient in PC quality data entry, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.

Experience

with PLM systems (such as Oracle, SAP, PLM).

Experience

and proficiency with SAP and SAP PLM is a plus. Solid communicator (both written and verbal) with ability to explain information with the stakeholders. Previous work experience in documentation is desired. Ensures data quality, commitment to accuracy, and strong attention detail is required. Minimum

Requirements

Bachelor’s or associate degree preferred. Typically requires a minimum of 1 to 2 years of related experience. Additional Job Description WE MAKE COMPUTERS THAT CAN SEE Cognex is the largest, most successful and most recognized global player in industrial machine vision. Using advanced optics, image sensors, and artificial intelligence software Cognex vision and ID systems capture an image, then analyze it to make sense of what’s being seen. Companies use Cognex vision and ID in their manufacturing processes to improve product quality, guide assembly robots, and track items through each stage of production and distribution. Cognex is focused entirely on solving the toughest problems in industrial machine vision and ID, and we have sold more solutions in these areas than any other company in the world. More than a billion products are made each day using Cognex vision. The only thing smarter than our vision and ID systems are the people that stand behind them. One of them could be you!