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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Invio Automation, Inc.
- **Location:** Eldridge, IA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, SolidWorks (CAD), Microsoft Office, Creo, Gsuite
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9958f9e49117a80e

## About the Role

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:

 * Knowledge of Creo and/or SolidWorks software required.
 * Knowledge of MS Office and/or Google Suite preferred.
 * Strong working knowledge of mechanical principles, understanding of 3D models, layout drawings and engineering specifications
 * Must be able to apply engineering theories and related knowledge to design industrial ergonomic systems and automated tooling
 * Must be able to successfully communicate with internal and external customers who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines
 * Must be able to learn, understand and apply new techniques and technologies
 * Must possess planning and organizational skills
 * Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated with the ability to work with limited direction.
 * Must be dependable and reliable with a positive work history., Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or a similar discipline preferred, Associate degree minimum required. At least 4 years of experience and/or training in advanced tooling and fixture design utilizing parametric design software; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires at least two years of experience managing multiple projects., * 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.

## 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 it's always been done" and seeking out a new and better way is a leadership trait we value. This role requires the application of engineering theories and related knowledge to design industrial ergonomic systems and automated tooling. Design Engineers must possess a working knowledge of mechanical principles and an understanding of 3D models, layout drawings, and engineering specifications. Design Engineers require the ability to work independently and at times manage small-scaled projects from start to finish.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 * Design complex welding and machining holding fixtures, robotic welding cells, special machines, and related jigs, dies, and fixtures
 * Complete 3D designs and assemblies for a variety of complex applications
 * Review 3D models for safety concerns, accuracy, and completion
 * Work concurrently on one or more projects of moderately complex scope
 * Create 2D detail prints, field sketches and layouts as assigned
 * Confer with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and cost.
 * Applies algebraic and geometric formulas and standard tool engineering data to develop tool configuration.
 * Selects standard items such as bushings, clamps, shims, hydraulic components, electrical controls, and locating devices to incorporate into tool design.
 * Pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical design experience preferred.
 * Robotic integration experience preferred.