Controls Specialist (Night Shift)

Valeo•Reno, NV

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Valeo is a global tech company focused on reinventing mobility through innovative solutions for greener and safer transportation. As a Controls Specialist, you will program and troubleshoot automated robotic and vision systems using Allen-Bradley PLCs. You will be responsible for overseeing the ramp-up of manufacturing lines, which include mechanical automation equipment, robotics, electromechanical systems, PLCs, motion control, and vision systems. This is a night shift position, Monday-Friday, with variable hours.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or other relevant Engineering discipline (experience in lieu of education will be considered).
4+ years of PLC programming experience, preferably using Allen-Bradley.
Experience with Fanuc, ABB, or Kuka robotic systems.
Experience programming PLCs in a high-speed industrial environment.
Experience using Variable Frequency Drivers (VFDs) and Vision Systems (Keyence or Cognex).

Responsibilities

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.
Work with high-speed motion control, using Keyence and/or Cognex and Variable Frequency Drives.
Work in 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 to stay aware of the latest evolutions and trends, and integrate them into mid-term actions.
Handle other assignments and functions assigned by the Site Process Manufacturing Manager.