Controls Technician

Invio Automation

  • Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    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. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGrand Rapids, Michigan
    Websitehttps://www.invioautomation.com/careers

    Description

    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.
     
    Visit https://invioautomation.com/ for more information.

    DESCRIPTION
    Controls Technicians are able to apply electrical/pneumatic theory and related knowledge to build and test industrial controls systems according to engineering data.  Applying a working knowledge of electrical principles as well as the ability to understand wiring diagrams, layout drawings and engineering specifications is required. This role requires strong technical expertise, customer-facing professionalism, and the ability to travel to customer sites to support machine startup, debugging, and ongoing service needs. Our goal is to exceed customer expectations by delivering reliable field support and exceptional service.
     
    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                                          
    • Demonstrate the ability to wire electrical control panels and field devices to drawings/schematics provided. Technician must have the ability to provide consistent and quality driven product results associated with assembling and terminating control panels, controls plates and wire/tube harness assemblies.
    • Training available upon hire. Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and attention to detail in this role.
    • Demonstrate the ability to interpret 2d drawings of both mechanical and controls assembly to include controls wiring diagram and pneumatic controls logic diagrams. Electrical wiring diagram familiarity is essential.
    • Ability to mechanically assemble various tools and special machines using pneumatic and electrical components in the construction of the machine system. Some light mechanical assembly such as drilling and tapping may also be required in the event support for that function is requested.  
    • Able to provide controls assembly support both internal to Invio and onsite at customers as needed. This would include but not be limited to internal customer buyoff events and offsite customer install or service as needed.
    • Must be able to travel within the continental US/North America to support customer installations and service needs.
    • Other duties as assigned.
    Qualifications:
    • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be professional, proactive and positive, with internal and external customers and coworkers. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of electrical installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to perform light physical activity. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, anything over 30 pounds will require lift assistance.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.
    • Other Skills and Abilities:
    • Ability to troubleshoot existing installations.
    • Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings.
    • Ability to use hand/power tools and possess basic understanding of machining tools.
    • Working knowledge of personal computer, keyboard, and various 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 and to remain flexible to changing schedules and demands.
    EDUCATION
    High school diploma or Associates degree from an accredited community college or vocational school. Job-related experience and/or training will be considered in lieu of post-secondary education. 5+ years’ experience in the electrical trade is 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.

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