Senior Design Engineer - Solidworks

Invio Automation; Michigan; Presencial; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Invio Automation, Inc. designs and delivers automated welding tooling and equipment. Designers apply engineering theories to create tooling for robotic welding cells and offline weld sub-assemblies, including resistance, MIG, laser, and projection welding.

This role requires strong knowledge of 3D models, layout drawings, and engineering specifications. Travel to customer sites is required to understand processes and develop tooling concepts in SolidWorks.

Formación

• Proficient with SolidWorks and 3D modeling of tooling designs.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical principles, 3D models, and engineering drawings.
• Excellent mathematic skills.
• Knowledge of safety and ergonomics industry standards.
• Proficient in creating 2D detail prints with an emphasis on fit, form & function.
• Able to apply engineering theories to support the design of industrial ergonomic systems and automated tooling.
• Able to communicate with internal and external customers across disciplines.
• Willing to learn, understand and apply new technologies.
• Must possess planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Responsabilidades

• Design custom tooling, fixtures, gauges, and automation equipment for customer-specific manufacturing applications.
• Develop SolidWorks models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings.
• Lead tooling design concepts to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, ergonomics, and safety.
• Collaborate with customers, project managers, manufacturing teams, and stakeholders to define project requirements.
• Travel to customer sites as needed to understand needs and processes.
• Contribute to R&D initiatives by designing and improving tooling and processes.
• Lead mechanical design integration for tooling, robotic cells, conveyors and related automation technologies.
• Support design reviews, risk assessments, and manufacturing feasibility evaluations.

Conocimientos

SolidWorks

Mechanical principles

3D modeling

Engineering drawings

2D detail prints

Customer communication

Educación

Associate's degree or 10+ years tooling design experience

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Location: Macomb, MI

Job Id:906

# 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:

• The Solutions Segment delivers engineered systems for precision manufacturing, including robotic cells, multi-station assembly lines, and other automation solutions.
• The Technologies Segment focuses 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.

Visit https://invioautomation.com/ for more information.

DESCRIPTION

Designers will apply engineering theories and real-world experience to design tooling for fully robotic automated welding cells and offline sub assembly welding cells. The processed cells will be a mix of resistance, MIG, laser and projection welding of many assembly types and materials. This role requires working knowledge of mechanical principles and an understanding of 3D models, layout drawings and engineering specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design custom tooling, fixtures, gauges, and automation equipment for customer-specific manufacturing applications.
• Develop detailed SolidWorks models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings utilizing company standards and best practices.
• Lead tooling design concepts that improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, ergonomics, and safety.
• Engage with customers, project managers, manufacturing teams, and stakeholders to define project requirements and establish robust design concepts early in the project lifecycle.
• Travel to customer sites as needed to understand customer needs and manufacturing processes; apply technical knowledge to develop tooling and automation concepts in sketches and SolidWorks models.
• Take an active role in Research & Development initiatives by designing and improving tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing processes that support future growth opportunities.
• Lead mechanical design integration for systems involving tooling, robotic cells, conveyors, assembly equipment, test stations, and related automation technologies.
• Support design reviews, risk assessments, and manufacturing feasibility evaluations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Schedule activities to complete assigned tasks and projects, communicate project status, and document required information per established Invio Automation policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, machining, assembly, controls, and project management teams to ensure tooling designs meet performance, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

Qualifications:

• Technically proficient with SolidWorks
• Working knowledge of mechanical principles, understanding of 3D models, layout drawings and engineering specifications
• Excellent mathematic skills
• Knowledge in industry standards for safety and ergonomics
• Proficient in creating 2D detail prints with an emphasis on fit, form & function
• Must be able to apply engineering theories and related knowledge to support the design of industrial ergonomic systems and automated tooling
• Must be able to successfully communicate with internal and external customers who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines
• Must be able to learn, understand and apply new technologies
• Must possess planning and organizational skills
• Must be able to take direction and effectively complete tasks in a high-pressure environment

EDUCATION

• Prefer an Associate’s degree in design, mechanical engineering, manufacturing or a related field or ten years or more experience in Body & white automotive tooling design. Requires at least five years of mechanical 3D solid modeling experience and proficiency in SolidWorks. Must have basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office.

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.