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Valeo

Automotive electrification, ADAS, interior lighting tech

PLC Specialist

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeReno, NV, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline is required; experience may substitute for education.
  • At least four years of PLC programming experience, preferably with Allen-Bradley, and experience with Fanuc, ABB, or Kuka robotic systems.
  • Experience programming PLCs in a high-speed industrial environment is required.

Responsibilities

  • Program and troubleshoot automated robotic and vision systems using Allen-Bradley PLCs.
  • Oversee ramp-up of manufacturing lines, including mechanical automation equipment, robotics, electromechanical systems, PLCs, motion control, and vision systems.
  • Modify and optimize existing PLC programs using IEC 61131-3 languages, particularly 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 systems and Variable Frequency Drives.
  • Work in areas with 480 VAC and 24 VDC systems and ensure lockout/tagout procedures are followed.
  • Create process standards to enable duplication of testing systems at different Valeo sites.
  • Reduce cycle time to solve bottlenecks, generate savings, and optimize investments.
  • Design and implement in-house control architectures integrating multiple PLCs, sensors, actuators, and other automation components.
  • Perform benchmarking and market analysis to track developments and trends and incorporate them into mid-term actions.
  • Handle other assignments and functions assigned by the Site Process Manufacturing Manager.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience using Variable Frequency Drives and vision systems such as Keyence or Cognex is preferred.

About the Company

Valeo

Automotive electrification, ADAS, interior lighting tech

Valeo creates technology for automakers to make cars cleaner, safer, and smarter, focusing on four areas: electrification, driving assistance, reinvented interior experiences, and lighting. Its products combine electrical systems, sensors, software, and lighting that are designed, manufactured, and integrated into vehicles to enable electric propulsion, automated driving features, smarter interiors, and advanced illumination. The company differentiates itself by being a global industrial and technology leader with a large manufacturing footprint and a broad, cross‑domain portfolio across mobility transformation. Valeo’s goal is to help the transportation system shift toward cleaner, safer, and smarter mobility worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1923

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