Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as PLC Engineer.
PLC Engineer -Technical expert responsible for developing and optimizing automation, , ensuring process performance, reliability, and integration of innovations to reduce scrap and improve quality.
Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:
Develop PLC programs to improve performance and support new projects.
Manage suppliers for the integration of new solutions.
Implement innovations to optimize performance.
Control and ensure process parameters, automation, vision, and repeatability.
Create and optimize parameters to strengthen robustness and reduce scrap.
Eliminate causes of non-quality and ensure reliable controls.
Manage and participate in the creation and evolution of PFMEA.
Ensure documentation compliance during improvements.
Support industrial projects (TG3 start-up, continuous improvement)
Ensure process efficiency and standardization.
Master specific parameters related to the activity.
Propose and implement improvements.
Ensure compliance of documents related to processes and projects.
If you have/are:
Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, continuous improvement. Expertise in PLC Systems. Languages: English required.
Degree: Engineer in automation and industrial computing.
Dynamic, rigorous, proactive.
Discipline and respect for standards.
Analytical mindset, sense of priorities.
Autonomy and ability to make proposals.
Automation: Siemens PLC (300, 1200, 1500), STEP 7 / TIA Portal software, HMI WinCC.
Vision: Cognex In-Sight Explorer, Keyence IV-Navigator / XG-X Vision Editor.
Industrial IT: PROFInet, PROFIBUS, EtherNet/IP.
Fluent in French and English
We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.
In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.
More lives saved – more life lived!
Skills Required
- Degree in Automation and Industrial Computing or equivalent engineering degree
- Expertise in Siemens PLC systems (S7-300, S7-1200, S7-1500)
- Experience with STEP 7 / TIA Portal
- Experience with HMI WinCC
- Experience with machine vision systems (Cognex In-Sight Explorer, Keyence IV-Navigator, XG-X Vision Editor)
- Knowledge of industrial networking protocols (PROFINET, PROFIBUS, EtherNet/IP)
- Hands-on experience in mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems
- Experience with PFMEA creation and continuous improvement methodologies
- Ability to manage suppliers and integrate new automation solutions
- Strong documentation discipline and compliance during process improvements
- Fluent in English and French (bilingual)
- Analytical mindset, proactive, autonomous, and disciplined
What We Do
Autoliv, Inc. is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. We develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, steering wheels and pedestrian protection systems for all major automotive manufacturers in the world. Our products save 37,000 lives and prevent 450,000 injuries each year. Our ~65,000 employees in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We have 13 technical centers, with 20 test tracks. In the world of automotive occupant safety, we were the first to introduce the two- and three-point seat belt system and airbags for front and side impacts. We were also the first to launch pyrotechnic belt pretensioners and pedestrian protection systems. Autoliv, Inc. is a publicly traded Delaware U.S. corporation with its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. The shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ALV) and the Swedish Depository Receipts on Nasdaq Stockholm (ALIV sdb). For more information go to www.autoliv.com.
