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Invio Automation

Senior Design Engineer - Solidworks

Invio Automation, New Baltimore, Michigan, United States, 48047

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Overview Department:

Engineering

Reports To:

Engineering Manager

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Location:

New Baltimore, 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 six 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 The Senior Solidworks Mechanical Design role involves applying engineering theories, real-world experience, and keen interpretation of customer needs to both configure our AGV models and design the custom load handling frames and other system components that they interact with. This role requires a working knowledge of mechanical principles and an understanding of CAD model design, manufacturing and assembly drawings, and product data management. Beyond the technical, an ability to communicate well with internal and external customers, through activities ranging from site visits to design reviews, is essential. This is a role that requires design leadership to effectively manage the scope of complex & highly technical projects. The ideal candidate is someone who has a passion for mobility looking to accelerate the adoption of Industry 4.0 advanced technology like autonomous guided vehicles and mobile robots while contributing to the growth of manufacturing in America.

Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Design leadership with internal and external stakeholders to enable the adoption of mobility-based solutions for Invio Automation customers

Engage with senior executives and stakeholders at all of our customer sites to define scopes of work for future projects and establish robust design concepts early in the sales funnel

Travel to customer sites with Project Managers to understand customer needs; Apply technical knowledge to develop system and process concepts in sketches and SolidWorks models

Take an active role supporting Research & Development. Lead the design of new products supporting our 5-Year Product Roadmap enabling growth into new product lines & end markets

Design & configure AGV models for specific customer applications utilizing a database of standards

Create custom designs for load handling frames and other AGV system components

Lead model integration for large systems involving AGVs, tooling, conveyors, gantries & test stations

Able to identify, reach out and collaborate with outside vendors on proper purchase components needed to complete the engineered solution

Utilize a budget for estimated cost to complete an engineered solution that meets the customers' needs along with aligning to Invio standards

Schedule activities to complete assigned tasks and projects, communicate and document requisite information per established Invio Automation policies and procedures

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must have a passion for mobility & advanced technology. From artificial intelligence to blockchain, our design team’s passion for new ideas and innovation is a key enabler to ideating and creating robust solutions that differentiate Invio Automation from our competition. Our senior designers are professional, proactive, and positive. They also have a passion for exceptional customer service and support is a must. The ideal candidate must have previous CAD modeling experience, with SolidWorks being the preferred design package. The ability to remain organized, driven, flexible, and personable in a fast-paced environment with changing schedules and customer demands is a requisite to success at Invio Automation!

Education Prefer an Associate's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or a related field. At least 5 years of Solidworks tooling 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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