Mike Diebold

Mike is a seasoned factory automation professional with more than 26 years of experience spanning industrial automation and machine vision. He has spent 12 years at Cognex, where he has supported manufacturers and OEMs in deploying advanced vision solutions to improve quality, efficiency, and production performance.

Throughout his career, Mike has held a range of technical and customer-facing roles, including Applications Engineer, Product Specialist, and OEM Specialist, giving him a rare blend of hands-on engineering expertise and commercial insight. He is known for bridging complex technology with real-world manufacturing needs, helping customers successfully integrate automation at scale.