Mechanical Project Engineer

Invio Automation; Hudson (NH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Invio Automation in Hudson, NH is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer to design, develop, and manage custom automation systems for medical device and life sciences markets. You will lead projects from concept through installation, ensuring schedules, budgets, and quality align with customer requirements.

You should have a four-year engineering degree and 5+ years of design/project experience, with strong SolidWorks and MS Project skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is required.
• 5+ years of relevant design and project experience.
• SolidWorks experience with 3+ years preferred.
• Experience with project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and installation of automation projects for medical device and other markets.
• Create detailed concept sketches and SolidWorks models of nests and layouts.
• Develop and maintain project schedules with MS Project.
• Coordinate with customers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery.
• Oversee FAT, commissioning, and installation activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Project

Job description

The Company

Invio Automation is a leading provider of advanced automation solutions, serving high-growth markets including medical device and life sciences, renewable energy, mobility, logistics & fulfillment, and heavy industry. Our collaborative teams deliver mission-critical R&D pre-validation services that lay the foundation for full-scale automation systems- where precision, efficiency, and accuracy are essential to success. With ten locations across North America and a global network of partners, Invio maintains a strong presence in key regions where local service and support matter.

The Company

Invio Automation is a leading provider of advanced automation solutions, serving high-growth markets including medical device and life sciences, renewable energy, mobility, logistics & fulfillment, and heavy industry. Our collaborative teams deliver mission-critical R&D pre-validation services that lay the foundation for full-scale automation systems- where precision, efficiency, and accuracy are essential to success. With ten locations across North America and a global network of partners, Invio maintains a strong presence in key regions where local service and support matter.

Invio's proven portfolio of Industry 4.0 technology includes Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for heavyweight applications, turnkey assembly lines, welding automation, lift-assist tools for safety-critical operations, robotic cells, multi-station assembly systems, bonding and welding technologies, vision systems, and precision dispensing solutions such as high-viscosity pumps, impulse bag sealing, and needle bending.

Working at Invio means making a direct impact on the future of American manufacturing. We are committed to improving the lives of those who partner with us by designing and integrating custom-engineered automation solutions that enhance safety, increase efficiency, and raise product quality for our customers.

Description

Mechanical Project Engineer engages with our customers and designs custom machinery in exciting markets that are primarily in the Medical Device market. Mechanical Project Engineers are individuals who manage all aspects of the project from conceptual design to installation. These individuals are also responsible for major contributions to the design as they will manage the day-to-day detailed design advancement.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Successful completion of assigned projects, including financial success and on time delivery.
• Must be able to work concurrently on one or more projects
• Conduct weekly design reviews with customers and provide minutes of meetings
• Create detailed concept sketches to refine proposed concepts. Proficient with SolidWorks. Able to create models of nests, overall system layouts, and complex station designs
• Responsible for design approval documents for system design
• Responsible for project Bill of Materials
• Responsible for ISO required Product Realization Sheets
• Create project schedules with Microsoft Project
• Monitor and manage customer requirements, costs, and timing events
• Work with procurement to ensure all material deliveries
• Create work lists for assembly technicians
• Manage assembly priorities with production supervisor
• Work with Controls Engineers to ensure electrical and controls needs are met as required
• Define engineering manpower for project needs
• Manage Designers and Detailers for specific project
• Review and approve detailed drawing packages for production
• Manage all customer communications (project manager is the direct liaison to the customer)
• Create GAMP Functional Specification document for project
• Proactively manage changes in project scope through ECOs and schedule changes
• Oversee debug and testing phase to ensure all customer requirements are met
• Oversee and perform FAT with customer
• Responsible for proper shipment and installation of equipment
• Responsible for delivery of all customer documentation
• Responsible for customer issues with equipment for the life of the project
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge in machine design or build of products in the OEM vertical and having designed at least 5 automated systems. Knowledge must span from conceptual design through installation and service of the systems.
• 5+ years of relevant design and project experience.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Experience in working with a project scheduling tool such as Microsoft Project.
• Prior success in establishing effective relationships and communications with Customers.
• Strong leadership, professionalism, communication, and project management skills.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

EDUCATION

• A four-year degree in mechanical engineering required.

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.