What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer position at Invio Automation?
THE COMPANY
Invio Automation is a leader in Industry 4.0, delivering high-value automation solutions that help customers accelerate growth in specialized markets such as medical devices, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. With deep domain expertise and extensive engineering capabilities, Invio partners with clients from early-stage product design and R amp;D through to full-scale automation. Customers value Invio’s commitment to precision, quality, efficiency, and safety, and rely on its innovative, scalable solutions to support long-term growth. Headquartered in Michigan, Invio Automation is supported by a vast design library, a growing North American presence with global reach, and a team of over 600 experienced professionals across the Midwest and northeast.
Invio operates through two integrated segments:
- The Solutions Segment delivers engineered systems for precision manufacturing, including robotic cells, multi-station assembly lines, and other automation solutions.
- The Technologies Segment focuses on advanced autonomous systems and ergonomic tooling, including heavyweight Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), turnkey assembly solutions, and custom lift-assist tools for safety-critical applications.
Together, these segments enable Invio to deliver tailored automation solutions that improve performance and achieve high efficiency across the production lifecycle.
DESCRIPTION
Our design team works with the largest companies in the world to transform how things are made. Having a passion for examining “the way it’s always been done” and seeking out a new and better way is a leadership trait we value. This role requires the application of engineering theories and related knowledge to design industrial ergonomic systems and automated tooling. Design Engineers must possess a working knowledge of mechanical principles and an understanding of 3D models, layout drawings, and engineering specifications. Design Engineers require the ability to work independently and at times manage small-scaled projects from start to finish.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design complex welding and machining holding fixtures, robotic welding cells, special machines, and related jigs, dies, and fixtures
- Complete 3D designs and assemblies for a variety of complex applications
- Review 3D models for safety concerns, accuracy, and completion
- Work concurrently on one or more projects of moderately complex scope
- Create 2D detail prints, field sketches and layouts as assigned
- Confer with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and cost.
- Applies algebraic and geometric formulas and standard tool engineering data to develop tool configuration.
- Selects standard items such as bushings, clamps, shims, hydraulic components, electrical controls, and locating devices to incorporate into tool design.
- Pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical design experience preferred.
- Robotic integration experience preferred.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be professional, proactive and positive, with internal and external customers and coworkers. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Creo and/or SolidWorks software required.
- Knowledge of MS Office and/or Google Suite preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of mechanical principles, understanding of 3D models, layout drawings and engineering specifications
- Must be able to apply engineering theories and related knowledge to design industrial ergonomic systems and automated tooling
- Must be able to successfully communicate with internal and external customers who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines
- Must be able to learn, understand and apply new techniques and technologies
- Must possess planning and organizational skills
- Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated with the ability to work with limited direction.
- Must be dependable and reliable with a positive work history.
EDUCATION
Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or a similar discipline preferred, Associate degree minimum required. At least 4 years of experience and/or training in advanced tooling and fixture design utilizing parametric design software; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires at least two years of experience managing multiple projects.
INVIO AUTOMATION’S CORE VALUES
- We take pride in the reliability of our team and the difficult problems we solve for customers.
- We deliver real customer value that positively impacts the lives of those around us.
- We are dependable. Relationships and trust matter.
- Our ingenuity and desire to improve lives will complement our suite of solutions.
- We strive to demonstrate that our attention to detail does not start or end with the solutions we engineer and deliver.
- We believe exceptional service is better demonstrated than said.