Industrial Automation Field Controls Engineer

Invio Automation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Invio Automation in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Field Service Controls Engineer to join project teams and provide hardware and software direction through design reviews, system design, and testing.

You will work on controls design, PLC/HMI programming (Allen Bradley, Rockwell, Siemens), Fanuc robot systems, and Cognex/Keyence vision apps. Expect up to 50% travel within the US or internationally and a focus on reliable, cost-effective automation solutions.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in automated controls systems and robot applications.
• Efficient using 2D AutoCAD to generate control system packages.
• Functional electrical maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Competence in industrial machinery controls design.
• PLC/HMI programming with Allen Bradley, Rockwell, and Siemens.
• Experience with fieldbus architectures (DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus).
• Programming VFDs and Servo controllers.
• Ability to work independently with little direction.
• Robot programming with Fanuc.
• Knowledge of Fanuc iRVision.
• Cognex/Keyence vision programming experience.
• Familiar with IEC, ISO, NFPA, NEC, UL standards.
• US work authorization is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design reviews at all levels; proposal, standards, project, etc.
• Analyze customer requirements and participate in proposal development activities.
• Manage technical solutions to minimize costs while maintaining reliability.
• Coordinate with other departments to satisfy project requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in job processes and cost.
• Provide industry-specific application knowledge and direction.
• Develop project requirements and design specifications.
• Maintain customer specifications and logging of deviations.
• Provide support for product development and support.
• Perform detailed system design, implementation and test.
• Participate in system startup activities.
• Diagnose problems with pneumatic and mechanical systems interfacing with electrical/electronic systems.
• Develop tools and integration strategies to increase effectiveness and lower cost.
• Investigate and suggest architecture and technology enhancements.
• Complete project tasks on schedule and under budget.
• Follow Invio processes and controls work level instructions.
• Controlled code incident management with minimal impact to customers' production.
• Product cost containment through engineered solutions.

Skills

Automated controls

AutoCAD

Electrical maintenance

Controls design

PLC/HMI programming

Fieldbus architectures

VFD/Servo programming

Independent work

Robot programming

Fanuc iRVision

Vision programming

Industrial standards

Work authorization

Education

Associate degree and robotics/controls/engineering experience

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and robotics/controls/engineering experience

Job description

Invio Automation in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Field Service Controls Engineer to join project teams and provide hardware and software direction through design reviews, system design, and testing.

You will work on controls design, PLC/HMI programming (Allen Bradley, Rockwell, Siemens), Fanuc robot systems, and Cognex/Keyence vision apps. Expect up to 50% travel within the US or internationally and a focus on reliable, cost-effective automation solutions.