Automation and PLC Engineer

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 Automation and PLC Engineer.

In this role you will be responsible for you will be designing, developing, and optimizing advanced manufacturing systems to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity. You will collaborate closely with engineering, production, and cross-functional teams to implement, program, and maintain high-performance automation solutions using cutting-edge robotics, PLCs, and control technologies.

        Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:

• Design, develop, and implement control systems for automated manufacturing equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and motion control systems.

• Program, integrate, and optimize industrial robots such as FANUC, ABB, and Yamaha for assembly, material handling, and inspection applications.

• Develop and maintain PLC programs using Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 and other industry-standard platforms.

• Troubleshoot and improve automation systems to enhance equipment reliability, production throughput, safety, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

• Integrate vision systems, barcode scanners, sensors, and industrial communication networks (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, OPC UA) to support advanced manufacturing solutions.

     If you have/are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, automation, or process engineering within a high-volume production environment.

• Hands-on experience with industrial robot programming and integration, preferably FANUC, including vision systems such as iRVision.

• Strong knowledge of industrial control networks and communication protocols, including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, OPC UA, and RS232/RS485.

• Experience with servo systems, motion control, PLC programming, machine safety systems, and structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and 5 Why.

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!

What’s in it for you:

•Attractive compensation package

•Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.

•Gender Pay Equality

Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.