What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Controls Technician position at Invio Automation?
Lead Controls Technician
Department: Operations
Reports To: Operations Manager
Reports To: Operations Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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
Controls Assembly Leads are able to apply electrical/pneumatic theory and related knowledge to build and test industrial controls systems according to engineering data. Applying a working knowledge of electrical/pneumatic principles as well as the ability to understand wiring diagrams, layout drawings and engineering specifications is required. This position deals with the stress of managing multiple tasks at once, and prioritizing tasks based on the situation at hand. They may be asked to perform multiple roles depending on what is necessary on any given day. Their greatest skill is having the ability to understand the safety/product/quality and relate this to the team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Demonstrate the ability to plumb and wire mechanical ergonomic lift assist tools, secure tools, robotic/automated systems, and special machines to drawings/schematics provided. Technicians must have the ability to provide consistent and quality driven product results associated with assembling and terminating control panels, controls plates, and wire/tube harness assemblies.
- Lead projects in coordination with the greater department and provide guidance to the team based on customer/product specifications to ensure proper adherence to standards.
- Demonstrate the ability to interpret 2d drawings of both mechanical and controls assembly to include controls wiring diagram and pneumatic controls logic diagrams. Electrical wiring diagram familiarity is essential.
- Ability to mechanically assemble various tools and special machines using pneumatic and electrical components in the construction of the machine system. Some light mechanical assembly such as drilling and tapping may also be required in the event support for that function is requested.
- Support build and validation of systems which include pneumatics, servos, vfd’s, relays, communication networks, touchscreens, pushbuttons, and robotic integration.
- Able to provide controls assembly support both internal to Invio 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.
- Must be able to travel within the continental US/North America.
- Provide onsite support to our customers as needed sometimes with little to no notice for required travel. Overtime may be a requirement at the request of the customer.
- Ability to troubleshoot new and existing controls systems that may require little to no knowledge of the requirements to use that tool. Technician is often seeing problems for the first time and must quickly move to alleviate any issues regarding function of the tool as requested by the customer.
- Other duties as assigned.
Lead Responsibilities:
- Serve as team lead for controls assembly team with focus on continuous improvement and accountability for quality and standards throughout the build process. Assist team with problem solving and root cause analysis.
- Send weekly update report to Operations Manager and Site Manager on job progress.
- Perform work audits and quality checks on team work assignments.
- Promote and maintain 6S standards, including safety.
- Set priorities for the department and assign daily work.
- Serve as SME resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
- Support, communicate, reinforce the mission, values and culture of the organization.
- Communicate effectively with other functional departments such as Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Sales.
- Responsible for developing, training, and mentoring staff ensuring adherence to best practices and standards. Track and audit employee trainings.
- Approve PTO requests and expense reports, perform reviews, and assist with scheduling.
Qualifications:
Demonstrable knowledge and skills for electrical installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment. 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 accommodation may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.
Other Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to troubleshoot existing installations.
- Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings.
- 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 skills.
- Proven organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize and work with limited supervision.
- Good presentation skills.
- 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
High School diploma or Associates degree from an accredited community college or vocational school. Job-related experience and/or training will be considered in lieu of post-secondary education. Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the electrical trade, and 2 years of management experience.
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.
