Customer Success Development Program

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Locations: Solihull, United Kingdom

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: 3 days ago

Job Requisition ID: R0010556

CUSTOMER SUCCESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Cognex Corporation invests in talent. One way we do this is through our Customer Success Development Program, a full-time paid opportunity for recent college undergraduates. This program is designed to train and engage emerging professionals interested in Sales Enablement, Sales, Application Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Marketing, Product Management, Project Management, Field Service, Product Support & Solution Support roles. You will support customers throughout their customer journey in the complete sales cycle.

The Customer Success Development Program seeks to cultivate highly skilled, productive, and committed Cognoids who will help lead Cognex's future success. Program participants will develop engineering & commercial skills, increase their technical competence and gain market knowledge by working on critical business projects. Each candidate hired into the program will be able to make immediate contributions to the business. Following the program, you will secure a position within Cognex.

Qualifications:

• High energy and motivated learner that aspires to work on cutting-edge technologies and projects
• Excellent presentation, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Drives change with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team player who can work effectively with cross-functional teams and is willing to take the initiative to address problems without hesitation

Education and Experience Required:

• Only open to Undergraduate Seniors and Masters students graduating in 2025 [Program start date: September 2025]
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant field
• Ability to program in JS, C++ preferred

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

CSDP Assignments:

The program is a 12-month development program comprised of various assignments in multiple departments across Cognex. The program targets the development of functional, technical, and leadership skills. These assignments help our college graduates and managers determine where candidates will flourish in their full-time position at Cognex.

• Assignments span across several departments including, but not limited to: Sales Enablement, Sales, Application Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Marketing, Product Management, Project Management, Field Service, Product Support & Solution Support
• Assignments span across several industries including, but not limited to: Factory Automation, Logistics, Packaging, Semiconductor & Electronics
• The number and length of assignments will fluctuate depending on business need
• The program concludes with the participants collaborating on a group project that is presented prior to graduation

CSDP Training:

Participants are offered exclusive training throughout the program in many important developmental areas including, but not limited to:

• Introduction to Cognex Corporation
• Cognex culture and leadership
• Technical instruction & product overviews
• Machine vision and ID technology industry overview
• Project management
• Communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Negotiating skills

CSDP Networking:

The program offers a unique opportunity to network with colleagues and executives from day one. Through formal introductions with executives, team-building exercises with colleagues, and hands-on work experience, participants are immediately immersed in the corporate culture in order to hit the ground running

CSDP Corporate Culture and Socialization:

Cognex embraces the need for camaraderie in the workplace, understanding that it fosters collaboration and teamwork. Through exclusive outings and group events, the program allows members to quickly acclimate and form lasting relationships in the industry.