PLC Specialist
Valeo · Smyrna, TN · 2 wk ago
OTHRFull-time
What You Will Win
You will grow and thrive working on advanced technologies for greener, safer and smarter mobility.
You will receive a best in class, total compensation package that provides a comprehensive benefits program with real financial value.
What You Will Do
- Utilize Allen-Bradley PLCs to program and troubleshoot automated robotic and vision systems
- Modify and optimize existing PLC programs using IEC 61131-3 languages, with a focus on Ladder Diagram, for complex processes such as multi-station parallel processing and pick-and-place automation
- Oversee the ramp-up of manufacturing lines, including mechanical automation equipment, robotics, electromechanical systems, PLCs, motion control, and vision systems
- High-speed motion control, using Keyence and/or Cognex and Variable Frequency Drives
- Work in a 480 VAC and 24 VDC system areas, ensuring “lock out, tag out” procedures are followed
- Create process standards that permit duplication of testing systems at different Valeo sites
- Work on cycle-time reduction to solve bottlenecks, bring savings and optimize investments
- Design and implement sophisticated in-house control architectures integrating multiple PLCs, sensors, actuators, and other automation components
- Perform benchmarking and market analysis in order to remain aware of latest evolutions, trends and integrate them in its mid-term actions
- Handle other assignments and functions assigned by the Site Process Manufacturing Manager
What You Should Have
- A Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineer (or other relevant Engineering discipline)
- 4+ years of PLC programming experience, preferably using Allen-Brady, of Fanuc, ABB, or Kuka robotic systems
- Experience programming PLCs in a high-speed industrial environment
- Preferably have experience using Variable Frequency Drivers (VFDs) and Vision Systems (Keyence or Cognex)
Join Us!
Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO² emissions and developing intuitive driving to propose greener, safer, and smarter mobility.
The fantastic (r)evolution towards the vehicle of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs!
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Are you looking for new technological and human adventures?
Join Valeo and its more than 100.000 employees across the globe!