Senior Design Engineer - Solidworks

Department

Engineering

Engineering Manager

Non-Exempt

New Baltimore, MI

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.

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.

• 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 Solid Works 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

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…