What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Solidworks Design Engineer position at Invio Automation?
Senior SolidWorks Design Engineer
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Reports To: Engineering Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Macomb, MI
Updated: 06.18.2026
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 nine 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
Designers will apply engineering theories and real-world experience to design tooling for fully robotic automated welding cells and offline sub assembly welding cells. The processed cells will be a mix of resistance, MIG, laser and projection welding of many assembly types and materials. This role requires working knowledge of mechanical principles and an understanding of 3D models, layout drawings and engineering specifications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design custom tooling, fixtures, gauges, and automation equipment for customer-specific manufacturing applications.
- Develop detailed SolidWorks models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings utilizing company standards and best practices.
- Lead tooling design concepts that improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, ergonomics, and safety.
- Engage with customers, project managers, manufacturing teams, and stakeholders to define project requirements and establish robust design concepts early in the project lifecycle.
- Travel to customer sites as needed to understand customer needs and manufacturing processes; apply technical knowledge to develop tooling and automation concepts in sketches and SolidWorks models.
- Take an active role in Research & Development initiatives by designing and improving tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing processes that support future growth opportunities.
- Lead mechanical design integration for systems involving tooling, robotic cells, conveyors, assembly equipment, test stations, and related automation technologies.
- Support design reviews, risk assessments, and manufacturing feasibility evaluations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Schedule activities to complete assigned tasks and projects, communicate project status, and document required information per established Invio Automation policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, machining, assembly, controls, and project management teams to ensure tooling designs meet performance, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
Qualifications:
- Technically proficient with SolidWorks
- Working knowledge of mechanical principles, understanding of 3D models, layout drawings and engineering specifications
- Excellent mathematic skills
- Knowledge in industry standards for safety and ergonomics
- Proficient in creating 2D detail prints with an emphasis on fit, form & function
- Must be able to apply engineering theories and related knowledge to support the design of 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 technologies
- Must possess planning and organizational skills
- Must be able to take direction and effectively complete tasks in a high-pressure environment
Other Skills and Abilities:
EDUCATION
Prefer an Associate’s degree in design, mechanical engineering, manufacturing or a related field or ten years or more experience in Body & white automotive tooling design. Requires at least five years of mechanical 3D solid modeling experience and proficiency in SolidWorks. 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.