About this role:
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs.
- Lead the design and integration of complex automation systems for manufacturing processes.
- Lead automation projects from conception to completion
- Optimize and improve the production lines by reducing cycle time, reducing downtime, and improving quality.
- Implement control strategies to enhance system performance and maintain optimal process conditions.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation enhancements.
- Review and sign off on detailed design phase outcomes during the project.
- Participate in various control equipment buy-offs at vendor sites.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of professional experience in designing and implementing automation and control systems.
- Advanced proficiency in programming industrial equipment using various IEC 61131-3 languages.
- Proficient in PLC and HMI programming (Mitsubishi, Siemens, Schneider, or similar)
- Hands-on experience integrating and commissioning high-volume manufacturing equipment.
- In-depth knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as CC-Link IE TSN, Profinet, Modbus TCP
- Experience in OPC UA connectivity and MES interfaces
- Experience in writing technical documentation.
- Experience in designing electrical schematics using CAD tools such as EPlan or AutoCAD (nice to have)
- Experience in evaluation, design, and implementation of safety functions (nice to have)
- Ability to design (calculate) motion and perform mechanical physical calculations
- Ability to create and analyze timing charts
- Ability to review systems for compliance with ISO and ISA standards
- Experience using program version control tools
- Experience in UX design
- Willingness and ability to travel for business and perform field activities
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Verkor is a French industrial company based in Grenoble. With the backing of EIT InnoEnergy, Groupe IDEC, Schneider Electric, Capgemini, Renault Group, EQT Ventures, Arkema, Tokai COBEX, FMET managed by Demeter, Sibanye-Stillwater and Plastic Omnium, Verkor will ramp up low-carbon battery manufacturing in France and Europe to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles — and electric mobility as a whole — and stationary storage in Europe. Verkor is developing an enticing business model based on agility, sustainability and governance that is attracting the best talents from around the world. Its strong and agile team continues to grow as new challenges arise. Verkor is leading a unifying project that brings together the best partners for establishing the entire value chain in Europe and ensuring the optimal use of skills and resources. Verkor will draw on these strengths to open its entirely digital 4.0 pilot line in 2022. A model of excellence, competitiveness and resource efficiency, this innovation will be integrated into the gigafactory due for construction in 2024. Please apply today with an English CV on our website: https://www.verkor.com/en/join-our-team
