Automation and PLC Technician

Autoliv United States • Ogden, UT

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About The Position

Autoliv is seeking an Automation and PLC Technician to support the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and production systems. The role focuses on maintaining equipment, addressing production issues, and improving manufacturing performance while supporting safety, quality, rate, and yield objectives.

The technician will troubleshoot and maintain mechanical, electrical, robotic, and automation system components, complete preventive maintenance and work orders, and identify root causes of equipment and process problems. The position works on the production floor and may involve occasional extended hours during launches or critical manufacturing events.

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 also states that it is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• 0–5 years of experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing automation, robotics, or production equipment support.
• Experience with PLC and robotics programming, troubleshooting automated equipment, and supporting manufacturing systems.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills, including the ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and control system issues.
• Proficient English communication skills.
• Willingness to work on the production floor, including occasional extended hours during launches or critical manufacturing events.

Nice To Haves

• Technical training or certifications in Automation, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated production equipment, responding promptly to machine failures and critical production issues to minimize downtime.
• Complete assigned preventive maintenance (PM) and work orders (WO) to support equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Identify root causes of equipment and process issues and implement permanent corrective actions as part of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform TPM activities and repair mechanical, electrical, robotic, and automation system components while following technical support procedures.
• Improve manufacturing performance by reducing downtime, scrap, and cycle time while supporting safety, quality, rate, and yield objectives.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED