Valeo

Controls Specialist (Night Shift)

Valeo$75K — $95K *
Reno, NV 89502In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering (experience considered in lieu)
  • 4+ years of PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley, Fanuc, ABB, or Kuka
  • High-speed industrial PLC programming experience
  • Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Vision Systems (Keyence or Cognex)

Responsibilities

  • Modify and optimize PLC programs using IEC 61131-3 languages
  • Control high-speed motion with Keyence/Cognex and Variable Frequency Drives
  • Work with 480 VAC and 24 VDC systems ensuring proper safety protocols
  • Create process standards for system replication at different sites
  • Reduce cycle-time and optimize investments to solve production bottlenecks
  • Design and implement advanced control architecture with multiple PLCs and sensors
  • Conduct benchmarking and market analysis to integrate latest trends

Benefits

  • Join a leading global innovative company with over 20,000 engineers in R&D
  • Work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment
  • Opportunities for career growth across 31 countries
  • Be part of a company committed to sustainability and reducing environmental impact
Full Job Description
About the Role:

As a Controls Specialist, you will utilize Allen-Bradley PLCs to program and troubleshoot automated robotic and vision systems. You will oversee the ramp-up of manufacturing lines, including mechanical automation equipment, robotics, electromechanical systems, PLCs, motion control, and vision systems

This will be a night shift position, Monday-Friday, with hours varying.

Responsibilities Also Include:
  • 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 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 evolutions, trends and integrate them in its mid-term actions
  • You will handle other assignments and functions assigned by the Site Process Manufacturing Manager


What You Should Have
  • You have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or other relevant Engineering discipline (experience in lieu of education will be considered)
  • You have 4+ years of PLC programming experience, preferably using Allen-Brandley, of Fanuc, ABB, or Kuka robotic systems
  • You have experience programming PLCs in a high-speed industrial environment
  • You preferably have experience using Variable Frequency Drivers (VFDs) and Vision Systems (Keyence or Cognex)


Job:
Process/ManufEngineering Engineer/Technician
Organization:
Site Process/Manufacturing Engineering
Schedule:
Full time
Employee Status:
Regular
Job Type:
Permanent contract
Job Posting Date:
2026-07-23
Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join:
- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com

About Valeo

Valeo is a French automotive supplier that designs and manufactures components and systems for cars and trucks. The company's products include lighting systems, wiper systems, powertrain systems, and more. Valeo is focused on developing technologies that improve vehicle safety, reduce CO2 emissions, and enhance driving comfort. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Paris, France.
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