Automation and PLC Engineer

Autoliv United States • Ogden, UT

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About The Position

Autoliv is seeking an Automation and PLC Engineer to design, develop, and optimize advanced manufacturing systems that enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity. The role works closely with engineering, production, and cross-functional teams to implement, program, and maintain automation solutions using robotics, PLCs, and control technologies.

The engineer will design and implement control systems for automated manufacturing equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and motion control systems. The role also involves programming and integrating industrial robots, maintaining PLC programs, and improving automation systems to support equipment reliability, production throughput, safety, and overall equipment effectiveness. Vision systems, barcode scanners, sensors, and industrial communication networks are part of the manufacturing solutions supported.

Autoliv describes an international work setting with opportunities for career and personal development. Its training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development, and business management skills. The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing, automation, or process engineering within a high-volume production environment.
• Hands-on experience with industrial robot programming and integration, preferably FANUC, including vision systems such as iRVision.
• Strong knowledge of industrial control networks and communication protocols, including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, OPC UA, and RS232/RS485.
• Experience with servo systems, motion control, PLC programming, machine safety systems, and structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and 5 Why.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement control systems for automated manufacturing equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and motion control systems.
• Program, integrate, and optimize industrial robots, including FANUC, ABB, and Yamaha robots, for assembly, material handling, and inspection applications.
• Develop and maintain PLC programs using Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 and other industry-standard platforms.
• Troubleshoot and improve automation systems to enhance equipment reliability, production throughput, safety, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Integrate vision systems, barcode scanners, sensors, and industrial communication networks, including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, and OPC UA, to support advanced manufacturing solutions.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package.
• Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options, and other perks.
• Training and development programs focused on technical competency, leadership development, and business management skills.

What This Job Offers

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