What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer / Detailer position at Invio Automation?
Designer/Detailer
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Reports To: Engineering Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: New Baltimore, MI
Updated: 08.18.2025
THE COMPANY
Invio Automation is an Industry 4.0 automation leader that serves a variety of high-growth end-markets including medical devices & life science, renewable energy, mobility, logistics & fulfillment, and heavy industry. Our Automation Solutions and Automation Technologies divisions work together to deliver Factory of the Future consulting and mission critical R&D pre-validation services that pave the way for a comprehensive suite of automation solutions where accuracy, efficiency, and precision are essential for success. With six locations across North America and a global network of collaborative partners, Invio Automation’s geographic footprint provides customers with a presence in key markets where local service and support are valued.
Invio Automation’s Solutions division specializes in single station robotic cells, multi-station fabrication & assembly lines, bonding & welding technologies, vision systems, and packaging process. Application capabilities within our Solutions division include thermal bonding, web handling, force plotting, heat staking, high viscosity pumps, precision dispensing, impulse bag sealing, and needle bending. Invio Automation’s Technologies division includes highly differentiated Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for heavyweight applications, turnkey assembly lines, welding automation, and custom lift-assist & secure tools for safety critical applications.
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. This role requires a working knowledge of mechanical principles and an understanding of 3D models, layout drawings, and engineering specifications. Detailers work with the Project Management team to ensure drawings are released to the shop on time and with accuracy.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete 3D drawings and layouts for a variety of moderately complex to complex ergonomic and automated tools including welding fixtures, end of arm tooling, automation holding fixtures, proto-type tooling and general assembly tooling
- Work concurrently on one or more projects of moderately complex scope
- Collaborate as a productive member on large projects
- Schedule activities to complete assigned tasks and projects, communicate and document requisite information per established Invio Automation policies and procedures
- Understand customer needs and apply technical knowledge to identify drawings
- Demonstrate Engineering professionalism in all activities and provide efficient service to customers
- Provide final detailing on tooling drawings prior to release for build
- Create Engineering RFB package
Qualifications:
- Experience with leading assembly of high-value electromechanical systems
- Prefer strong automotive, home appliance, or aerospace experience
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Good verbal and written skills.
- Proven organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize and work with limited supervision.
- Good presentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a team
- Ability to explain how and why specific conclusions were reached.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work well under pressure and to remain flexible to changing schedules and demands.
EDUCATION
Prefer an Associates degree in design, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or in a related field or at least three years of related experience. Requires at least three years of mechanical 3D solid modeling experience and proficiency in NX/Unigraphics, Fides or AutoCAD. Must have basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office.
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.
