Controls Engineer / Plant Floor Systems

Invio Automation; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Invio Automation, a Michigan-based leader in Industry 4.0, seeks a Controls Engineer to design and integrate industrial control systems for precision manufacturing. You will work with AutoCAD, PLC/HMI software, and Siemens components to deliver safe, efficient automation solutions.

The role requires strong drawing interpretation, hands-on troubleshooting, and collaboration with mechanical teams. Travel up to 80% across the US, Canada and Mexico is expected.

Qualifications

• Design and troubleshoot control systems for industrial applications.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with AutoCAD, RSLogix 5000 and EPLAN preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% within US, Canada and Mexico.

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, troubleshoot and debug systems.
• Provide onsite support to customers as needed.
• Collaborate with mechanical design team to modify or create controls schemes.
• Travel within the continental US, Canada and Mexico up to 80%.

Skills

AutoCAD

Allen Bradley

Siemens

PLC programming

HMI software

RSLogix 5000

EPLAN

Reading drawings

Education

Associate degree in electrical technology

Tools

RSLogix 5000

EPLAN

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: Lansing, MI

Job Id: 878

# of Openings: 1

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:

• TheSolutions Segmentdelivers engineered systems for precision manufacturing, including robotic cells, multi-station assembly lines, and other automation solutions.
• TheTechnologies Segmentfocuses 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.

DESCRIPTION

A Controls Engineer can apply electrical/pneumatic 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 Controls Engineer must be professional, proactive and positive when interacting with customers.

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 up to 80% of the time.
• Other duties as assigned

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.