Senior Applications Engineer

Senior Application Engineer

Department: Business Development Reports To: Director of Concepting and Estimating

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Hudson NH

THE COMPANY

Invio Automation is an Industry 4.0 automation leader that serves a variety of high-growth end-markets including medical devices & life science renewable energy mobility logistics & fulfillment and heavy industry. Our Automation Solutions and Automation Technologies divisions work together to deliver Factory of the Future consulting and mission critical R&D pre-validation services that pave the way for a comprehensive suite of automation solutions where accuracy efficiency and precision are essential for success. With six locations across North America and a global network of collaborative partners Invio Automations geographic footprint provides customers with a presence in key markets where local service and support are valued.

Invio Automations Solutions division specializes in single station robotic cells multi-station fabrication & assembly lines bonding & welding technologies vision systems and packaging process. Application capabilities within our Solutions division include thermal bonding web handling force plotting heat staking high viscosity pumps precision dispensing impulse bag sealing and needle bending. Invio Automations Technologies division includes highly differentiated Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for heavyweight applications turnkey assembly lines welding automation and custom lift-assist & secure tools for safety critical applications.

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

As a Senior Applications Engineer you will be responsible to work directly with customers to discover the customer needs review project requirements standards and guidelines. You will then utilize your experience and knowledge to construct a system proposal that meets the needs of our customers. An excellent Applications Engineer will possess an extensive understanding of automation hardware controls standards design concepts and a wide range of technology. The Applications Engineer should be able to utilize their excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain the difference between our solutions and competitive solutions. As a Senior Applications Engineer you will have the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a self-managed team environment making frequent decisions around work prioritization and time allocation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Utilize experience with advanced automation to execute quotes.

Maintain responsibility for ensuring that all elements of the quotation process are completed accurately and on time including all technical and commercial elements sales approval processes and customer documentation requests.

Develop the best hardware and controls solutions to meet the needs of our prospective customers.

Cycle time estimations for concept applications that follow the proposed sequence of operations.

Build estimated project timelines

Work directly with our partners and vendors to ensure competitive designs and pricing.

Work on complex and challenging designs

Perform detailed reviews of customer specifications providing comments clarifications and alternatives to customer requirements.

Work closely with Project Managers Operations and Business Development to win business.

Manage change orders and work with the engineering department on large-scale projects

Track sales vs. quotes for strategic partners/sales team

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 individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Ability to analyze information quickly and accurately

Industrial automation and controls engineering experience

Ability to explain how and why specific conclusions were reached

Excellent verbal written and presentation skills

Ability to manage multiple projects from conception to completion

Strong follow-through skills

Proven organizational skills and the ability to multitask

Strong technical writing skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Project

Experience and working knowledge of Solidworks and DraftSight (or AutoCAD)

Experience with GD&T and an understanding of manufacturing tolerances

Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings

Willing to travel to Invio facilities and customer sites as required (5% or less)

Medical device industry experience preferred

EDUCATION

Prefer a Bachelors degree in mechanical electrical or manufacturing engineering with at least 10-15 years of experience.