Attention Future Innovators – We Are Looking For You!
Are you an innovator? Do you tinker with existing products to see how they work? Do you feel like you can design them better? Are you driven by a hard-to-explain but tangible passion for creating solutions to problems no one else has thought of yet? Then you may have what it takes to join our team at IWT.
We are a culture of inventors. Testers. Problem solvers. We have a drive to design and engineer better solutions. Whether it’s a complex robotic application for our clients, or our bicycle at home, we are not happy until we have found a way to make it perform better. We noodle over these problems day and night. If a design or a system isn’t working perfectly, neither are we.
With recent advances in sensor and vision technologies, collaborative robotics, machine learning and Artificial Intelligence – there has never been a more exciting time to be a part of the automation industry!
What will we come up with next?
Maybe you can help us. We’re looking for future innovators to our team.
IWT is growing and we need talented innovators to join our family. Select an open position below to complete a job application.
Electrical-Industrial Control Engineer
Title: Electrical-Industrial Controls Engineer
Location: Farmington, MI
Job Purpose
Develop, test and debug PLC & HMI programs for automated equipment.
Primary Responsibilities
Controls Engineer/PLC Programmer perform a wide range of duties such as:
- Investigate and resolve issues associated with assembly automation, workstations, robotics, and automated equipment.
- Test new programs for reliability and safety with automation equipment
- Able to troubleshoot issues with hardware and processes.
- Must oversee customer installations are successful and provide guidance and support.
- Maintain quality and safety procedures.
- Must be well versed in machine controls and have good mechanical aptitude.
- Perform and assist with other duties as assigned.
Education & Qualifications
- 2-7 years’ experience in related field
- Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read and edit electrical schematics (Autocad a plus)
- Ability to work independently with little to no supervision.
- Experience in manufacturing, controls engineering, or related field required.
- Knowledgeable with robotics, machining, assembly lines and conveyor
- Valid driver’s license and have or be able to acquire a valid passport.
- Motivated with strong interpersonal skills.
- Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office Suite
Travel
- Overnight and abroad travel is required. (30-35%)
Electrical/Electrician Technician
Title: Electrical/Electrician Technician
Location: Farmington Hills, MI
Job Purpose
Responsible for wiring, installing, and repairing electrical control systems from a technical blueprint.
Primary Responsibilities:
An electrician performs a wide range of duties such as:
- Read and comprehend technical blueprints and diagrams
- Understand controls drawings
- Efficient in wiring control panels
- Install, maintain, and or repair electrical components
- Wire three phase motors
- Wire and install cable trays
- Wiring pushbutton enclosures
- Laying out enclosure back plates
- Routing and clamping switch cords
- Process wire terminating
- Properly drill and tape wires
- Operate various machine tools and equipment needed
- Troubleshoot and debug electrical issues using testing devices
- Follows all safety requirements and regulations
- Communicates any safety concerns
- Perform and assist with other duties as assigned
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures and policies
Qualifications
- Must be able to focus and concentrate to ensure safety and quality of work
- Must be detailed oriented and organized
- Must have own hand tools and toolbox
- Proficiency in software applications including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, & Power Point), Outlook, and Brady Software
- Trained and authorized to operate forklift
- Motivated with strong interpersonal skills
- Must be a team player and contribute to building a positive environment
- Valid driver’s license and have or be able to acquire a valid passport
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively
- Must adhere to all company policies as communicated
- Ability to work over-time to meet project deadlines
- Must wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required
Education
High school diploma, technical certification or equivalent education required
Experience
Minimum of two years of electrical build or technical experience
Work Conditions
This job operates in a shop environment, with daily exposure to machinery and potential non-hazardous chemicals and lubricants. Machine noise may escalate when testing.
Physical Requirements
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, and bending. Ability to lift components up to 50 lbs., with greater lifting requirements being done with an overhead crane if needed. Requires moving around machines and tight spaces.
Direct Reports
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Travel
Traveling on-site to customers location may be required
Mechanical Engineer
Title : Mechanical Design Engineer
Location : Farmington Hills, MI
Responsibilities:
- Design custom machinery, automotive tooling and custom testing equipment.
- Design robotic end effectors, pick and place, product transfer and indexing systems.
- Design weldments, extruded structures, conveyor systems and lift assists.
- Interact with manufacturing to revise, design, detail drawings and prints for fabrication/assembly.
- Investigate and resolve issues associated with assembly automation, work stations, robotics, and automated equipment.
Required Skills:
- Must have Solidworks proficiency
- Solidworks PDM works nice to have
- Solidworks advanced modeling
- Strong written / oral communication skills
Senior Machine Builder / Tool Maker
Title : Senior Machine Builder / Tool Maker
Location : Farmington Hills, MI
Responsibilities:
- Fits and assembles components according to assembly blueprints, manuals, and knowledge of machine construction
- Analyzes assembly blueprint and specifications manual, and plans machine building operations
- Aligns components for assembly, manually or with hoist, screws, bolts, weld parts together
- Properly handle and safely use variety of hand power tools including but not limited to saws, grinders, sanders, drills, precision measurement instruments.
- Verifies conformance of parts to stock list blueprints, using measuring instruments, like calipers, gauges, and micrometers
- Working knowledge of Bridgeport, Lathe, surface grinder setup and operation.
- Ability to operate forklift and crane
- Quality awareness
- Assembles, set up, operates machine to verify functioning, machine capabilities, and conformance to customers specifications
- Tests operation of assembly by hand
- Provide guidance and feedback to less experienced builders while maintaining a safe and positive work environment
- Work with Engineering to identify root cause of all issues and document/implement corrective actions
- Verifies alignment and tolerances of moving parts, using measuring instruments, like dial indicators, thickness gauges and gauge blocks
- Shipping and receiving capability: help to ship and receive equipment
- Follows all safety requirements and communicates any safety concerns
- Perform and assist with other duties as assigned
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures and policies
Required Skills:
- Must be able to focus and concentrate to ensure safety and quality of work
- Must be detailed oriented
- Proficiency in software applications including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, & Power Point), Outlook
- Trained and authorized to operate forklift
- Motivated with strong interpersonal skills
- Must be a team player, and contributes to building a positive environment
- Valid driver’s license and have or be able to acquire a valid passport
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively
- Must adhere to all company policies as communicated
- Ability to work over-time to meet project deadlines
- Must wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required
Education:
High school diploma, technical certification or equivalent education required
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of machine building or related experience
Work Conditions:
This job operates in a shop environment, with daily exposure to machinery and potential non-hazardous chemicals and lubricants. Machine noise may escalate when testing.
Physical Requirements:
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, and bending. Ability to lift components up to 50 lbs., with greater lifting requirements being done with an overhead crane, if needed. Requires moving around machines and tight spaces.
Direct Reports
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Travel
Traveling on-site to customers location may be required (Up to 10% Travel)
Service Technician
Title : Service Technician
Location : Farmington Hills, MI
Job Purpose
Maintains production and quality by ensuring proper operation of machinery and equipment.
Primary Responsibilities
Service Technician performs a wide range of duties such as:
- Crete excellent experience for the customer while providing world class support
- Installation, start-up, training, and service of OEM automation equipment and vision systems
- Diagnose errors or technical problems and implement corrective action
- Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and Robot control programs with support from engineering
- Maintain detailed documentation of all work performed
- Follow all customer’s procedures and protocols
- Build lasting relationships with customers
- Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures and policies
- Perform and assist with other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical schematics
- Ability to read and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and Robot programs.
- Experience working with Allen Bradley, Siemens, and/or Fanuc products
- Ability to troubleshoot, test, repair, and service automation equipment
- Well versed in machine controls and have good mechanical aptitude
- Valid driver’s license and have or be able to acquire a valid passport
- Motivated with strong interpersonal skills
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively
- Must adhere to all company policies as communicated
- Ability to work flexible shifts
- Must wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required
Education
Automotive Technology degree, technical or automotive certification, or equivalent experience
Experience
Minimum of 5 years of technical experience or equivalent industry experience
Work Conditions
This position operates in an office and plant environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photo copiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, tools, and other machines.
Physical Requirements
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, and bending. Ability to lift components up to 50 lbs. Required to follow all plant safety procedures and practices.
Direct Reports
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Travel
This position is travel intensive. Much of the travel is within the tristate area but we service customers across the country. Overnight stays are frequently required. Travel abroad is also a possibility. (50% – 70% Travel)
Senior R&D Engineer
Title : Senior R&D Engineer
Location : Farmington Hills, MI
Job Purpose
Lead new product development and improvements to existing products. Remain fluent in the latest technologies and identify opportunities to implement in our products.
Primary Responsibilities
The Senior R&D Engineer performs a wide range of duties such as:
- Research, develop, and test new automation products
- Work with mechanical and electrical engineering to understand current product limitations and desired improvements.
- Support transition of new products into production environment
- Train team on operation and troubleshooting of new products and features
- Estimate time and costs for R&D projects and provide weekly status reports
- Perform and assist with other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Must be well versed in machine controls and have good mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Experience programming in JAVA, C, and C++ required
- Strong embedded system skills
- Strong spatial analysis
- Experience with machine vision a plus
- Ability to read and edit electrical and mechanical schematics
- Experience in automated manufacturing practices and processes
- Knowledgeable with robotics
- Ability to work independently with little to no supervision
- Motivated with strong interpersonal skills
- Valid driver’s license and have or be able to acquire a valid passport
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (strong programming skills required)
Experience
A minimum of 10 years’ experience in related field
Work Conditions
This job operates in an office and plant environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photo copiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, tools, and other machines.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and lift components up to 50 lbs.
Direct Reports
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Travel
Overnight and abroad travel may be required. (Less than 10%)
Senior Account Manager - ITE
Title: Senior Account Manager
Job Purpose
Account Manager serves as the liaison between the company and their customers, establishing strong relationships
Primary Responsibilities
Account Manager will perform a wide range of duties including but not limited to the following:
- Build and strengthen customer relationships to achieve long-term goals and partnerships
- Work with sales team members and internal engineering teams to develop marketing plans
- Ensure customers are receiving services that are within the budget requirements
- Meet with customers via phone, email, or on site to assist in technical aspects of specific requirements for a project
- Generate technical sales proposals and contracts
- Assist with technical presentations and demonstrating how products meet our customer’s needs
- Assist in development and reporting of sales pipeline
- Manage and interpret the customer’s requirements – understanding client’s needs and expectations
- Research options and request quotes from outsourced suppliers that will complete the overall work proposal
- Identify areas that can be improved to meet customer satisfaction and gain repeat business
- Generate costing spreadsheets accounting for labor, equipment, and overall costing
- Maintain records of all communication with customers and vendors
- Work closely with Operations Manager to develop schedules and deliveries
- Coordinate and attend trade shows, conferences, and other marketing events
- Assist in marketing strategies to understand or acquire new customers
- Assist in development of marketing material
- Perform and assist with other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Ability to understand high level operation of IWT’s automation equipment
- Ability to read 2D plant layouts and use that information to identify the correct equipment offering for each application
- Ability to read and understand detailed customer specifications and use that information to create detailed proposals
- Ability to speak in front of groups and give presentations
- Highly organized and able to prioritize
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Detail oriented
- Team player and works well with others
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Projects and Excel
- Must wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required
- Valid driver’s license and have or be able to acquire a valid passport
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or equivalent experience required
Experience
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in related field
Work Conditions
This job operates in both office and plant environments. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photo copiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, hand tools, and other machines
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and lift components up to 50 lbs.
Direct Reports
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Travel
Overnight and abroad travel is occasionally required (20% – 30% Travel)