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Principal Mechanical Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Lansing, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
8 November 2026 (17 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
5 February 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
THE COMPANY
Invio Automation is a leading provider of advanced automation solutions serving high-growth markets including medical
device and life sciences renewable energy mobility logistics & fulfillment and heavy industry. Our collaborative teams
deliver mission-critical R&D pre-validation services that lay the foundation for full-scale automation systemswhere
precision efficiency and accuracy are essential to success. With six locations across North America and a global network
of partners Invio maintains a strong presence in key regions where local service and support matter.
Invios proven portfolio of Industry 4.0 technology includes Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for heavyweight
applications turnkey assembly lines welding automation lift-assist tools for safety-critical operations robotic cells multi
station assembly systems bonding and welding technologies vision systems and precision dispensing solutions such as
high-viscosity pumps impulse bag sealing and needle bending.
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
Our design team works with the largest companies in the world to transform how things are made. Having a passion for
examining the way its always been done and seeking out a new and better way is a leadership trait we value. Principal
Engineers are responsible for leading Project Engineers Project Managers Controls Managers as well as managing
customer requirements and expectations as it relates to quality cost and delivery. The individual must possess and
apply working knowledge of layout drawings functional specifications and engineering standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the successful completion of all projects
Provide guidance and direction on machine concepts taking ultimate responsibility for all designs.
Assign workload and projects to Project Engineers.
Build Mechanical team and assist Controls Manager with interviewing and building their team.
Set standards for Project Engineers and Controls team.
Leading and assist Project Engineers in establishing and maintain project timing.
From high level review timing and invoicing on monthly basis.
Manage customer scope of work to ensure all contractual terms and conditions are met.
Insure out of scope requests are promptly communicated to customer using ECO process.
Establish/maintain all project timing financial aspects and key milestones within the ERP system.
Define project scope goals and deliverables that support customer expectations.
Develop maintain and deliver progress reports for upper management reviews.
Monitor and manage customer requirements quality cost and timing elements of assigned projects.
Proactively manage changes in project scope identify potential crises and create contingency/recovery plans.
Coach mentor and motivate assigned team members and establish accountability for their assigned work.
Demonstrate professionalism in all activities and provide efficient service to internal and external customers.
Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and customers both orally and written.
Must be able to travel within the continental US.
Other duties as assigned
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 the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Projects PowerPoint).
Experience working with business stakeholders in related industries.
Experience with and understanding of full project or product lifecycle.
Proficiency with project management tools and related technology.
Ability to demonstrate leadership drive results and anticipate and solve problems.
Experience applying project management methodologies that mitigate the risk for internal/external customers.
Experience with gathering requirements business analysis and documentation.
Experience with coaching and team building.
Ability to obtain project management professional certification(s).
EDUCATION
Four-year mechanical engineering degree from an accredited institution or twelve years work experience.
Minimum ten years of work in project management schedule control and financial tracking. Minimum five years
managing multiple concurrent projects with defined leadership responsibility.
Preference for candidates with SolidWorks proficiency and the ability to assess designs for function and compliance with
established standards.
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:
Staff IC
About Company
Invio Automation designs, builds, and integrates custom automation solutions for the Medical Device, Renewable Energy, Mobility, Logistics, and Industrial sectors.
