Senior Controls Engineer

Invio Automation; Hudson (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Invio Automation is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, build, program and deploy custom automated equipment across diverse industries. This role involves leading complex projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring durability and reliability of control systems.

The candidate will collaborate with operations and engineering teams, perform detailed system design and testing, and drive continuous improvement in build costs and processes. Travel within the US is possible.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in automated controls systems for industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with design reviews and project standards.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into automated solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements and translate into automated solutions.
• Develop and test control systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Lead design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Travel up to 10% within the US (rare international travel).
• Maintain and improve control system design standards.

Skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

2D AutoCAD Electrical

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

ABB robotics

Fanuc robotics

Keyence vision systems

Cognex vision systems

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.

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

A Senior Controls Engineer works alongside our operations and engineering teams to design, build, program and deploy custom automated equipment and solutions for every application, process and industry. Our goal is to exceed expectations and ensure our customers receive an exceptional experience. As a Senior Engineer within the department the largest and most complex projects will be yours to solve for success. Additionally, mentorship of the team will be possible such that your years of experience can benefit the organization and junior members of the team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 10+ years of experience in automated controls systems for industrial manufacturing equipment


• Participate in design development and design reviews at all levels; proposal, standards, project


• Analyze customer requirements and translate requirements into an Automated Solution


• Manage technical solutions to minimize costs while meeting customer requirements as well as long-term reliability


• Coordinate with other departments as necessary to satisfy project requirements


• Work with the broader organization to drive continuous improvement in job process and optimization of build costs


• Provide industry-specific application knowledge and direction to team members


• Develop project requirements and design specifications


• Perform detailed system design, programming, implementation, and full testing of the automated solution
  
  
  
  • PLC logic, servo motion, and HMI development utilizing applicable software (A-B)
  
  
  • Design and Test of Hardwired and Digital Safety circuits
  
  
  
  


• 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


• Follow and improve upon Invio processes and controls design standards


• Able to travel within the US (10% or less) and rarely internationally


• 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:

• Efficient using 2D AutoCAD Electrical to generate control system packages


• Functional electrical maintenance and advanced troubleshooting skills


• Competence in the industrial machinery controls design domain


• Experience with different fieldbus architectures such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, ASCII


• Functional experience programming Servo and VFD drives


• Ability to work independently with little direction


• Familiar with international standards (IEC, ISO, NFPA, NEC, UL, CE)


• Robotic systems (ABB & Fanuc)


• Vision systems to perform part recognition, part position, robot guidance, and quality inspections (Keyence, and Cognex)

EDUCATION

Associate’s Degree and 15 years of robotics, controls, or engineering experience; OR Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 10+ years of robotics, controls, or engineering experience

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.