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Senior Controls Engineer

Invio Automation Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids, MI

1mo ago Closed

Full time Senior Allen-Bradley Automation

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Aug 28, 2026).

Job Description

Invio Automation is an Industry 4.0 automation leader serving high-growth markets such as medical devices and life sciences, renewable energy, mobility, logistics and fulfillment, and heavy industry. Our Solutions division specializes in single-station robotic cells, multi-station fabrication and assembly lines, bonding and welding, vision systems, and packaging processes, while our Technologies division focuses on autonomous mobile robotics. This environment provides exposure to end-to-end production line integrations and to the kind of Factory of the Future consulting and pre-validation services that drive accuracy, efficiency and precision.

As a Senior Controls Engineer, you will provide hardware and software controls engineering knowledge and direction within a project team, guiding reviews, design, and communication to exceed expectations and deliver an exceptional customer experience at Invio Automation.

Benefits and Culture

Join a reliable, problem solving team that delivers real customer value and improves lives through automation.
Collaborate across mechanical, electrical and project management teams to ensure seamless production line integration.
Work within a culture that prioritizes relationships, trust, attention to detail, and exceptional service.
Engage with high growth markets across medical devices, life sciences, renewable energy, mobility, logistics and heavy industry.

Responsibilities

Participate in design reviews across proposals, standards, and project stages.
Independently design, program, integrate and commission controls systems.
Analyze customer requirements and contribute to proposal development.
Develop and manage technical solutions that balance cost with reliability.
Coordinate with other departments to meet project requirements.
Provide industry specific application knowledge and direction.
Develop project requirements and design specifications.
Support product development efforts.
Perform detailed system design, implementation and testing.
Participate in system startup activities.
Diagnose issues in pneumatic and mechanical subsystems that interface with electrical controls.
Develop tools and integration strategies to increase effectiveness and reduce cost.
Investigate architecture and technology enhancements.
Deliver project tasks on schedule and within budget, meeting specifications and accuracy standards.
Follow Invio Automation processes and work level instructions.
Manage code incidents with minimal impact on production.
Contain product costs through improved engineered solutions.
Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers and project managers for seamless system integration along the production line.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

10 years of experience in automated controls systems.
Proficiency in Allen Bradley PLC logic, servo motion, safety controllers and HMI displays using applicable software.
Experience with fieldbus architectures including DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, Profinet and Profibus.
Understanding of robotic systems from brands such as Fanuc, Kuka, Motoman and Universal Robots and their integration with PLCs.
Experience with vision systems for part recognition, positioning, robot guidance and quality inspections (Fanuc 2D/3D iR Vision, Keyence, Cognex).
Familiarity with electrical circuits, safety circuits, power systems and motor control; proficient with AutoCAD Electrical for control system packaging.
Ability to connect diverse automation components and systems including robots, vision systems, sensors and data acquisition devices.
Strong analytical skills to diagnose complex system issues and implement effective solutions.
Education: Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred in programming, robotics, controls or engineering, with 10 years of experience in specialty tooling or related field.

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