Applications Engineer - Robotics​/Weld Tooling

The Applications Engineer supports the front-end development of automation solutions by collaborating with mechanical and controls engineers to validate system concepts and prepare customer-focused proposals. This role focuses on learning to interpret customer requirements, RFQs, and application needs while developing foundational skills in system concepts, estimating, documentation, and proposal development.

• Serve as the technical authority and Subject Matter Expert for application development, ensuring customer solutions reflect best practices, innovation, scalability, and Invio standards.
• Analyze customer RFQs, specifications, concepts, and drawings to extract key requirements and estimating inputs.
• Assist in preparing system concepts, application notes, CAD layouts, and cost estimates under guidance from senior engineers.
• Support proposal preparation by gathering BOM data, drawings, and supporting documentation.
• Perform data collection, basic testing, and documentation to support application feasibility studies.
• Respond to internal and external information requests related to customer proposals and concepts.
• Observe and support customer meetings under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, engineering, and operations to align proposed solutions with customer expectations.
• Document technical findings clearly and accurately using Excel, PowerPoint, and written reports.
• Track assigned tasks and deadlines, escalating questions or risks as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in automation, manufacturing, applications engineering, or a related technical role
• Experience reviewing customer RFQs, drawings, or technical specifications
• Familiarity with automation system components, including mechanical, controls, and robotics concepts
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to communicate clearly with engineers, sales, and operations teams

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s ERP, and Salesforce system
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into Invio’s sales initiatives
• Willingness to travel within North America, up to 15% of the time

Associate’s degree required in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or a related technical field. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.