Automation Engineer

Invio Automation
Lansing, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2024
Automation Engineer
 
Department:   Automation
Reports To:   Automation Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location:        Lansing, MI
 
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
An Automation Engineer works alongside our operations and engineering teams to design, build, program and deploy custom automated equipment and solutions for every application, process and industry. Our goal is to exceed expectations and ensure our customers receive an exceptional experience.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                                           
  • Work cross functionally with all departments during all phases of the project including de-bug and runoff.
  • Independently handles the engineering, programming, integration and commissioning of the following:
  1. PLC logic, servo motion and HMI displays utilizing applicable software
  2. Robotic systems (most common robotic brands include Fanuc, Kuka, Motoman, Universal Robotics, etc.)
  3. 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)
  4. Safety circuits and controllers
  • Assists with the training and development of entry level engineers and technicians
  • Assembles mechanical and electrical components as needed.
  • Must be able to travel within the continental US.
  • Willing to travel a minimum of 25% of work year.
  • When necessary, participate in classes and training seminars to learn new technologies and techniques deemed helpful to performance on the job.
  • All other tasks/projects as assigned by leadership
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.
 
Other skills and abilities:
  • Develop system drawings using AutoCAD to produce engineering and production documentation as required
  • Offline robot programming
  • Ability to troubleshoot existing installations
  • Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings
  • Working knowledge of personal computer, keyboard, and 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
EDUCATION
Four-year degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics) or a related field is preferred.  Minimum (3) years experience of working with controls or programming robotics is required. Non-degreed applicants should have at least (8) years of related 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.

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