Automation Solutions Engineer — RFQ & Proposals

Invio Automation, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Invio Automation, Inc. is seeking an Applications Engineer to support the front-end development of automation solutions.

You will collaborate with mechanical and controls engineers to interpret customer requirements, RFQs, and application needs while developing foundational skills in system concepts, estimating, documentation, and proposal development. This role offers exposure to automation components within customer processes and feasibility studies.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in automation, manufacturing, applications engineering, or a related technical role.
• Experience reviewing customer RFQs, drawings, or technical specifications.
• Familiarity with automation system components, including mechanical, controls, and robotics concepts.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate clearly with engineers, sales, and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority and Subject Matter Expert for application development, ensuring customer solutions reflect best practices, innovation, scalability, and Invio standards.
• Analyze customer RFQs, specifications, concepts, and drawings to extract key requirements and estimating inputs.
• Assist in preparing system concepts, application notes, CAD layouts, and cost estimates under guidance from senior engineers.
• Support proposal preparation by gathering BOM data, drawings, and supporting documentation.
• Perform data collection, basic testing, and documentation to support application feasibility studies.
• Respond to internal and external information requests related to customer proposals and concepts.
• Observe and support customer meetings under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, engineering, and operations to align proposed solutions with customer expectations.
• Document technical findings clearly and accurately using Excel, PowerPoint, and written reports.
• Track assigned tasks and deadlines, escalating questions or risks as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Automation experience

RFQ review

Robotics concepts

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology/Manufacturing

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing (preferred)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP

Salesforce

Job description

Invio Automation, Inc. is seeking an Applications Engineer to support the front-end development of automation solutions.

You will collaborate with mechanical and controls engineers to interpret customer requirements, RFQs, and application needs while developing foundational skills in system concepts, estimating, documentation, and proposal development. This role offers exposure to automation components within customer processes and feasibility studies.