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<AI U.S Startup> Head of Applications - Asia

Taipei City Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
The Head of Applications - Asia will lead regional application engineering, technical deployment, and post-sales support across APAC.
  • US Startup Unicorn with Cutting-Edge Technology & Global Collaboration
  • High-Impact Regional Leadership

About Our Client

This role is part of a fast-growing provider of AI-powered vision inspection systems, focused on helping manufacturers improve quality and efficiency. Founded by experienced engineers from the automotive and tech industries, the company serves leading global innovators and is committed to delivering intuitive, scalable, and high-performance solutions for smart manufacturing.

Job Description

Technical Deployment Leadership

  • Lead factory deployments across APAC, ensuring successful implementation from pilot to full-scale rollout
  • Act as project lead for application engineering engagements, coordinating with customers, product teams, and global engineering
  • Oversee site configuration, automation integration, and training of factory personnel



Customer-Facing Application Support

  • Engage with customers to understand inspection challenges and define application requirements
  • Evaluate sample parts, design inspection logic, and validate feasibility with support from HQ engineers
  • Provide hands-on technical support during setup, trials, and production ramp-up



Team Building & Process Development

  • Lead and mentor a distributed team of ~10 application engineers across multiple locations
  • Strategically grow the team to meet customer demand and regional expansion
  • Define and standardize onboarding, deployment, support, and escalation workflows
  • Document and optimize installation, calibration, and troubleshooting procedures



Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Sales to support technical discovery and pilot scoping
  • Provide product feedback to engineering based on field learnings and unmet needs
  • Assist in localization and translation of technical documentation when needed

The Successful Applicant

Required

  • 10+ years of experience in application engineering, systems integration, or technical deployment in industrial automation, robotics, or machine vision
  • Hands-on experience working with factory teams in automotive, electronics, semiconductor, or precision manufacturing
  • Proven ability to lead on-site technical deployments and customer support
  • Familiarity with PLCs, automation hardware/software, and factory communication protocols
  • Experience collaborating with global product and engineering teams
  • Experience deploying AI vision systems or camera-based inspection tools
  • Background in startups or early-stage technical roles
  • Familiarity with computer vision concepts, lighting techniques, and inspection software
  • Ability to translate customer requirements into technical system specifications



Language & Cultural Fit

  • Native-level Mandarin fluency
  • Fluent English (written and spoken) for global coordination
  • Deep understanding of Chinese/Taiwanese factory culture and on-site communication norms



Education & Global Exposure

  • Technical degree from a Western institution with English proficiency
  • Experience working abroad is preferred

What's on Offer

  • Very Competitive compensation package
  • Opportunity to work with global engineering and product leaders
  • High-impact role shaping the company's technical reputation in Asia
  • Career growth opportunities as the regional team expands
Contact
Eddie Chien
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6812202
Phone number
+886 2 8729 8260

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Operations Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Taipei City
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Eddie Chien
Consultant phone
+886 2 8729 8260
Job Reference
JN-082025-6812202
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.