Controls Engineer

Invio Automation; Eldridge (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Invio Automation seeks a Controls Engineer to design and validate industrial control systems, integrating electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic knowledge. You will work with AutoCAD, PLCs, and HMI software to meet customer specifications and ensure robust performance.

The role includes hands-on troubleshooting, onsite support, and collaboration with mechanical teams. Travel across the continental US, Canada and Mexico will be required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Requires professional, proactive and positive interaction with customers.
• Designs and implements controls for industrial applications; travels within US/Canada/Mexico as needed.
• Experience with electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic theory and wiring diagrams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design complete controls systems for industrial applications using AutoCAD, PLC/HMI software and related tools.
• Troubleshoot, support, and debug systems; provide onsite customer support.
• Collaborate with mechanical design to modify existing controls or create new ones.
• Travel within continental US, Canada and Mexico as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical controls design

Troubleshooting installations

Reading mechanical/electrical drawings

AutoCAD

RSLogix 5000

Siemens PLC

Allen Bradley PLC

EPLAN (a plus)

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization under limited oversight

Confidentiality

Flexibility under shifting schedules

Education

Associate degree in electrical technology, manufacturing or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

RSLogix 5000

Siemens PLC

Allen Bradley PLC

EPLAN

Job description

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 ten 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.

DESCRIPTION

A Controls Engineers can apply electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic theory and related knowledge to design industrial controls systems and assembly tools. Applying a working knowledge of electrical/pneumatic principles as well as the ability to understand wiring diagrams, layout drawings and engineering specifications is required. An Electrical/Pneumatics/Hydraulics Controls Engineer must be professional, proactive and positive when interacting with customers. Our goal is to exceed expectations and ensure our customers receive an exceptional experience at Invio Automation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design complete controls systems for industrial applications with AutoCAD, Allen Bradley, PLC/HMI Software and Siemens, EPLAN a plus, not required.
• Support manufacturing resources and customers, troubleshoot and debug systems.
• Provide onsite support to our customers as needed.
• Work with mechanical design team to create new or modify existing controls systems.
• Must be able to travel within the continental US, Canada and Mexico
• 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.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Ability to design and incorporate various controls components
• Ability to troubleshoot existing installations.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Working knowledge of personal computer, keyboard, and software programs.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and RSLogix 5000.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Proven organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work with limited supervision.
• 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

Prefer an Associate degree in electrical technology, manufacturing or a related field, AND at least three years of related experience. Requires at least two years of experience managing multiple projects. Requires at least three years of PLC programming experience. Siemens and Allen Bradley knowledge 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.