Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical) preferred
6+ years of experience in controls or robotics programming
Proven ability to troubleshoot installations and read mechanical/electrical drawings
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks with limited supervision
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor the controls engineering team, distributing workflow effectively
Communicate job expectations and appraise performance of manufacturing staff
Monitor employee attendance and manage PTO and expense approvals
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and proactive behavior
Collaborate cross-functionally during all project phases
Oversee engineering, programming, and commissioning of PLCs, robotic systems, and vision systems
Develop training processes for entry-level engineers and technicians
Benefits
Opportunity for professional growth and leadership development
Engagement in diverse projects across multiple departments
Supportive work environment focused on exceeding customer expectations
Travel opportunities within the continental US
Access to training and development resources for career advancement
Full Job Description
DESCRIPTION
A Lead Controls Engineer is responsible for working within a project team to provide controls engineering hardware and software knowledge & direction to the organization through review, design, and communication. A Lead Controls Engineer leads, mentors, and distributes workflow to the controls department consisting of the Controls Engineers. Our goal is not to meet expectations. Our goal is to exceed expectations and ensure our customers receive exceptional experience at Invio Automation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Passion for growth and the desire to lead the day to day operations of the plant
Accomplishes manufacturing staff goals by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures
Responsible for monitoring employee performance and attendance, also approval or denial of PTO and expenses for Operations employees
Work cross functionally with all departments during all phases of the project.
Leads the engineering, programming, integration, and commissioning of the following:
PLC logic, servo motion and HMI displays utilizing applicable software
Robotic systems (most common robotic brands include Fanuc, Kuka, Motoman, Universal Robotics, etc.)
Vision systems to perform part recognition, part position, robot guidance, and quality inspections (most common vision systems used are Fanuc 2D and 3D iR Vision, Keyence, and Cognex)
Safety circuits and controllers
Works with the team to create training and development processes for entry level engineers and technicians
Must be able to travel within the continental US.
All other tasks and projects as assigned by leadership
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be professional, proactive, and positive. Having a passion for exceptional customer service and support is necessary. Being sensitive to the unpredictable demands and uncertainties associated with customer service is a requisite to delivering superior results and exceeding the expectations of very demanding customers.
Other Skills and Abilities:
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 manufacturing processes
Strong interpersonal skills
Good verbal and written skills
Proven organizational skills
Ability to prioritize and work with limited supervision
Good presentation skills
Ability to explain how and why specific conclusions were reached
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work well under pressure
EDUCATION
Four-year degree in engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electrical) or a related field is preferred. Minimum (6) years experience of working with controls or programming robotics is required. Non-degreed applicants should have at least (10) years of related experience.
