Lead Controls Engineer
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Job Location:
Lansing, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Lead Controls Engineer
Department: Controls
Reports To: Director of Engineering
Reports To: Director of Engineering
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Lansing
Updated: 02.06.2026
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 ten 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 Mobile Robots (AMRs) for heavyweight applications turnkey assembly lines welding automation and custom lift-assist & secure tools for safety critical applications.
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
- Proactive behavior taking initiative seeking continuous improvement
- 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 Director of Engineering 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.
INVIO AUTOMATIONS 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Facilities Management
- Biotechnology
- Creative Production
- Design And Estimation
- Architecture
About Company
Invio Automation designs, builds, and integrates custom automation solutions for the Medical Device, Renewable Energy, Mobility, Logistics, and Industrial sectors.
