Controls Technician

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
Industrial Electricians 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/pneumatic principles as well as the ability to understand wiring diagrams, layout drawings and engineering specifications is required. Our goal is to exceed expectations and ensure our customers receive an exceptional experience at Invio.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support manufacture, build and validation of systems which include pneumatics, servos, vfd's, relays, communication networks, touchscreens, pushbuttons, and robotic integration.
• Demonstrate the ability to plumb and wire mechanical ergonomic lift assist tools, secure tools, robotic/automated systems and special machines 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.
• 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.
• Provide onsite support to our customers as needed sometimes with little to no notice for required travel. Overtime may be a requirement at the request of the customer
• Ability to troubleshoot new and existing controls systems that may require little to no knowledge of the requirements to use that tool. Technician is often seeing problems for the first time and must quickly move to alleviate any issues regarding function of the tool as requested by the customer.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrable knowledge and skills for electrical installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment.
• 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 accommodation may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 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 75 pounds. 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. Curriculum must demonstrate courses achieved leading to completion of a certificate/degree in this industry. Job-related experience and/or training will be considered in lieu of post-secondary education. Entry level positions will be considered and described accordingly during review. All other candidates must have a minimum of 5+ years' experience in the electrical trade.

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.