PLC Specialist

Valeo•Smyrna, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Valeo is a global tech company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility industry. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision is to invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leaders on our businesses and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies. As part of a global community of talented people, you will grow and thrive working on advanced technologies for greener, safer and smarter mobility. Our company culture gives all our employees the opportunity every day to #Dare.Care.Share. You will receive a best-in-class, total compensation package that provides a comprehensive benefits program with real financial value.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineer (or other relevant Engineering discipline).
4+ years of PLC programming experience, preferably using Allen-Brandley.
Experience with Fanuc, ABB, or Kuka robotic systems.
Experience programming PLCs in a high-speed industrial environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Variable Frequency Drivers (VFDs) and Vision Systems (Keyence or Cognex).

Responsibilities

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, and ensure “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 last evolutions, trends and integrate them in its mid-term actions.
Handle other assignments and functions assigned by the Site Process Manufacturing Manager.