What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Pneumatic Controls Technician position at Invio Automation?
THE COMPANY
Invio Automation is a leading provider of advanced automation solutions, serving high-growth markets including medical device and life sciences, renewable energy, mobility, logistics & fulfillment, and heavy industry. Our collaborative teams deliver mission-critical R&D pre-validation services that lay the foundation for full-scale automation systems—where precision, efficiency, and accuracy are essential to success. With seven locations across North America and a global network of partners, Invio maintains a strong presence in key regions where local service and support matter.
Invio’s proven portfolio of Industry 4.0 technology includes Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for heavyweight applications, turnkey assembly lines, welding automation, lift-assist tools for safety-critical operations, robotic cells, multi-station assembly systems, bonding and welding technologies, vision systems, and precision dispensing solutions such as high-viscosity pumps, impulse bag sealing, and needle bending.
Working at Invio means making a direct impact on the future of American manufacturing. We are committed to improving the lives of those who partner with us by designing and integrating custom-engineered automation solutions that enhance safety, increase efficiency, and raise product quality for our customers.
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. A Controls Technician will apply mechanical, electrical, pneumatic theory, and related knowledge to build, test, and de-bug robotic and custom automation equipment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic assembly of custom automation and robotic systems.
- Interpret and use 3D models and 2D drawings provided by Engineering to build mechanical assemblies.
- Read and understand electrical and pneumatic system drawings.
- Wire electrical control panels and field devices according to drawings/schematics provided.
- Support internal build activities and provide field support for customer installations, service, and buyoff events.
- Troubleshooting complex electrical, pneumatic, or mechanical system issues during builds and installations.
- Support the engineering team with continuous improvements during the build process to improve the manufacturability and serviceability of equipment.
- Collaborate with Leads, Senior Techs, Project Engineers, and other departments to ensure successful execution of builds.
- Work with a high attention to detail and provide consistent and quality-driven results.
- Provide support both internal to Invio Automation and onsite at customers as needed. This would include, but not be limited to, internal customer buyoff events and offsite customer install, or service as needed.
- Travel within the continental US/North America approximately 10% of the time.
- Demonstrate a positive attitude, teamwork, and willingness to learn.
- Perform well under pressure and remain flexible to changing schedules and demands.
- Other duties as assigned.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to perform light physical activity. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and communicate how and why specific conclusions were reached
- Ability to use hand/power tools and possess basic understanding of machining tools
- Working knowledge of personal computer, keyboard, and various software programs
- Working knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Good verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
EDUCATION
High School diploma or Associates degree from an accredited college or vocational school.
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.