Valeo

Automotive

PLCSpecialist

$85–115k ~AI est. Smyrna, Tennessee, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“PLC Specialist at Valeo. Skills: PLC programming, Robotic systems, Automation. Program automated robotic systems. Troubleshoot automated robotic systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Bring savings; Optimize investments

Industry & Context.

Automotive
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot automated systems; Solve bottlenecks

Eligibility Requirements

Work in 480 VAC areas, Work in 24 VDC areas

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

4+ years PLC programming experience, Experience programming PLCs in high-speed industrial environment

Nice to Have

Allen-Bradley PLC programming experience, Fanuc, ABB, or Kuka robotic systems experience, Variable Frequency Drivers (VFDs) experience, Vision Systems (Keyence or Cognex) experience

What You'll Do.

Program automated robotic systems

Troubleshoot automated robotic systems

Program vision systems

Troubleshoot vision systems

Modify existing PLC programs

Optimize existing PLC programs

Oversee manufacturing line ramp-up

Ensure lock out tag out procedures

Create process standards

Design control architectures

Implement control architectures

Perform market analysis

Integrate evolutions and trends

Full Job Description

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies. ****What You Will Win**** 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. ****What You Will Do**** * You will utilize Allen-Bradley PLCs to program and troubleshoot automated robotic and vision systems * You will 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 * You will oversee the ramp-up of manufacturing lines, including mechanical automation equipment, robotics, electromechanical systems, PLCs, motion control, and vision systems * You will high-speed motion control, using Keyence and/or Cognex and Variable Frequency Drives * You will work in a 480 VAC and 24 VDC system areas, and you will need to ensure “lock out, tag out” procedures are followed * You will create process standards that permit duplication of testing systems at different Valeo sites * You will work on cycle-time reduction to solve bottlenecks, bring savings and optimize investments * You will design and implement sophisticated in-house control architectures integrating multiple PLCs, sensors, actuators, and other automation components * You will perform benchmarking and market analysis in order to remain aware of last evolutio

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