Valeo

Senior PLC Engineer

Valeo$95K — $115K *
Reno, NV 89502In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering (or relevant field)
  • 4+ years of PLC programming experience, ideally with Allen-Bradley, Fanuc, ABB, or Kuka robotic systems
  • Experience programming PLCs in a high-speed industrial setting
  • Preferably experienced with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Vision Systems (Keyence or Cognex)

Responsibilities

  • Manage industrial technologies within the designated perimeter
  • Animate the Process Expertise in the industrial realm
  • Coordinate interfaces between site, PG/PL/RO/platform and Process Expertise Center
  • Oversee industrial teams in plant, production, and industrialization
  • Manage the site's industrial plan aligned with MTP
  • Push standardization projects for product and process within perimeter
  • Validate industrialization projects with expert support
  • Define program allocation during CAA and IAR processes

Benefits

  • Focus on innovation to reduce CO2 emissions
  • Opportunities to work on developing smarter mobility solutions
  • Encouragement of diversity and inclusion in workplace culture
  • Employment with a global company of over 100,000 employees
Full Job Description

What You Will Do

  • Responsible for industrial technologies of its perimeter

  • Manage and animates the Process Expertise of its perimeter

  • Coordinates the interfaces between its site, PG/PL/RO/platform and the Process Expertise Center

  • Manage the industrial teams in its perimeter (plant, production and industrialization)

  • Manage the industrial plan of the site in line with the MTP, within its perimeter

  • Coordinate and push standardization program project for product and process of its perimeter

  • Participate to Technical Committee and validate process ECR

  • Manage and validate industrialization projects, with experts support

  • Define the program allocation during CAA and IAR process

  • Participate in the IVC, PMC & PSC and Red Project Review, sourcing committee,

  • Apply the rules for equipment and tools standardization coming from PG

  • Define programs and Budget Target

  • Master Site Industrial Performance and deliveries, DL, Quality and Asset Utilization.

  • Support daughter sites during ramp up and processes issues

What You Should Have

  • You have a Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineer (or other relevant Engineering discipline)

  • 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)

Join us!
Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO8 emissions and developing intuitive driving to propose greener, safer, and smarter mobility. The fantastic (r)evolution towards the vehicle of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs!


Diversity by nature
At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talent. Are you looking for new technological and human adventures? Join Valeo and its more than 100.000 employees across the globe! More information about Valeo : https://www.valeo.com

Job:

Process/Manuf Engineering Manager/Director

Organization:

Site Process/Manufacturing Engineering

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Type:

Permanent contract

Job Posting Date:

2026-09-09

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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