Engineer

Autoliv United States • Corinne, UT

40d

About The Position

Autoliv is hiring an Automation and PLC Engineer (Controls) to help develop and improve vehicle safety products and manufacturing processes. The role analyzes, researches, designs, develops, and tests equipment, materials, and processes. It uses engineering and scientific principles to troubleshoot machine controls and support software and process designs that meet customer needs. The engineer creates PLC and HMI programs and designs or modifies hardware, while improving existing processes through automation controls. The position also involves completing assigned work orders and collaborating with others. Autoliv describes an international work setting with opportunities for career and personal development, supported by training programs emphasizing technical competency, leadership development, and business management skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or electrical engineering, or currently attending college as a senior.
• Knowledge of general programming practices.
• Ability to understand and create electrical and controls drawings.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to work well with others in a team setting.
• Willingness to learn and become proficient in all aspects of control engineering job functions.
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley RS Logix 5000, Studio 5000, and RS View Studio.
• Knowledge of Fanuc robots and robotic system programming.
• Knowledge of relays, VFDs, sensors, and basic control devices.
• Background in control networks, including Ethernet/IP.
• Familiarity with plant manufacturing, including electrical and controls technology in production and processing environments, RS232 and RS485 protocols, and vision and barcode scanning systems.
• Experience in automation controls programming with PLC Ladder Logic systems and HMI.
• Knowledge of mathematics, statistical methods, engineering methods, and other principles of science and physics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, research, design, develop, and test equipment, materials, and processes.
• Develop modeling and measuring techniques and troubleshoot machine control problems.
• Support software and process design that satisfies customer needs.
• Create PLC and HMI programs and develop hardware designs and modifications.
• Understand existing processes and improve them using controls tools to automate.
• Complete assigned work orders that define specific tasks.

Benefits

• Training and development programs emphasizing technical competency, leadership development, and business management skills.
• Opportunities for career and personal development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level