THE COMPANY
Invio Automation is a leader in Industry 4.0, delivering high-value automation solutions that help customers accelerate growth in specialized markets such as medical devices, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. With deep domain expertise and extensive engineering capabilities, Invio partners with clients from early-stage product design and R&D through to full-scale automation. Customers value Invio’s commitment to precision, quality, efficiency, and safety, and rely on its innovative, scalable solutions to support long-term growth. Headquartered in Michigan, Invio Automation is supported by a vast design library, a growing North American presence with global reach, and a team of over 600 experienced professionals across the Midwest and northeast.
Invio operates through two integrated segments:
- The Solutions Segment delivers engineered systems for precision manufacturing, including robotic cells, multi-station assembly lines, and other automation solutions.
- The Technologies Segment focuses on advanced autonomous systems and ergonomic tooling, including heavyweight Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), turnkey assembly solutions, and custom lift-assist tools for safety-critical applications.
Together, these segments enable Invio to deliver tailored automation solutions that improve performance and achieve high efficiency across the production lifecycle.
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DESCRIPTION
Senior Design Engineers apply engineering theory and real-world experience to design industrial ergonomic systems and material handling equipment. They lead modeling and detailing tasks, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, specifications, and quality requirements. This role performs advanced design and FEA analysis on high-complexity systems while translating customer requirements into engineered solutions. The Senior Design Engineer manages projects from concept through installation and communicates technical solutions clearly to both internal and external stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete 3D designs and assemblies for industrial tooling and automated systems.
- Analyze as-built design information and prepare design update plans.
- Create field sketches, layouts, and detailed drawings in accordance with customer and company standards.
- Perform FEA and advanced design analysis to validate structural integrity and functionality.
- Work directly with customers on design concepts, feasibility assessments, and improvement opportunities.
- Lead discussions around manufacturability, ergonomics, and design efficiency.
- Manage revisions and support customer satisfaction through proactive communication and problem resolution.
- Lead creation and approval of technical specifications, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Manage the technical execution of projects from concept through completion.
- Oversee complete project setup, documentation, and issue resolution.
- Ensure adherence to engineering processes and documentation standards for all assigned projects.
- Lead timely responses for customers, delegating tasks and ensuring follow-through.
- Refine technical communications for clarity and precision.
- Mentor teammates and lead cross-functional collaboration between design, manufacturing, and project teams.
- Deliver technical presentations and lead discussions with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Inspire and support the team during complex or high-pressure projects, maintaining engagement and morale.
- Set the example for professional conduct, accountability, and technical excellence.
- Serve as a safety ambassador within the department and across the site.
- Provide technical guidance and project direction to junior engineers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in tooling design/automation design, including FEA.
- Technically proficient with 3D CAD Modeling programs
- Strong working knowledge of mechanical principles, understanding of 3D models, layout drawings and engineering specifications
- Ability to apply engineering theories to design industrial ergonomic systems and automated tooling.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and with customers.
- Capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills; able to adapt to changing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field preferred.
- 5 to 10 years of relevant engineering experience in tooling, automation, or system design preferred.
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.
