Senior Controls Engineer

Senior Controls Engineer

Department : Controls

Reports To : Controls Lead

FLSA Status : Exempt

Location : Lansing, MI

Updated : 03 / 07 / 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 five 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

A Senior Controls Engineer is responsible to work within a project team to provide controls engineering hardware and software knowledge & direction to the organization through review, design, and communication. Our goal is not to meet expectations. Our goal is to exceed expectations and ensure our customers receive an exceptional experience at Invio Automation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in design reviews at all levels, proposal, standards, project, etc.
• Independently handle the engineering, programming, integration, and commissioning of the following :
• Analyze customer requirements and participate in proposal development activities.
• Manage technical solutions to minimize costs while maintaining reliability.
• Coordinate with other departments as necessary to satisfy project requirements.
• Provide industry specific application knowledge and direction.
• Develop project requirements and design specifications.
• Provide support for product development.
• Perform detailed system design, implementation, and testing.
• Participate in system startup activities.
• Diagnose problems with pneumatic and mechanical systems interfacing with electrical systems.
• Develop tools and integration strategies to increase effectiveness and lower cost.
• Investigate and suggest architecture and technology enhancements.
• Ensure project tasks are completed on schedule and under budget.
• Ensure project tasks are completed to specifications and checked for accuracy.
• Follow Invio Automation processes and controls work level instructions.
• Manage controlled code incidents with minimal impact to customer's production.
• Contain product costs through improved engineered solutions.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and project managers to ensure seamless integration of systems within the overall production line.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be professional, proactive, and positive. Having a passion for exceptional customer service and support is a must. Being sensitive to the unpredictable demands and uncertainties associated with customer service is a requisite to delivering superior results and exceeding the expectations of very demanding customers.

Required Skills :

10 years of experience in automated controls systems with the following :

Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLC logic, servo motion, safety controllers, and HMI displays utilizing applicable software.

Must have 2 years of robot programming experience. Also an understanding of robotic systems (most common robotic brands include Fanuc, Kuka, Motoman, Universal Robotics) and integration with a PLC.

Experience with vision systems to perform part recognition, part position, robot guidance, and quality inspections (most common vision systems used are Fanuc 2D and 3D iR Vision, Keyence, and Cognex).

Familiarity with electrical circuits, safety circuits, power systems, and motor control techniques. Efficient using AutoCAD electrical to generate control system packages.

Ability to connect different automation components and systems together, including robots, vision systems, sensors, and data acquisition devices.

Excellent analytical skills to diagnose complex system issues and implement effective solutions.

Other Skills :

EDUCATION

INVIO AUTOMATION'S CORE VALUES

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