Automation and PLC Engineer

Autoliv; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Recognition awards

University discount options

Gender pay equality

Job summary

Autoliv is seeking an experienced Automation and Controls Engineer in Querétaro, Mexico, to develop PLC, HMI, and peripheral devices for sewing and modules areas. You will review electrical designs, program automation sequences, and validate machine functionality in line with Autoliv standards.

The role requires hands-on PLC/HMI programming, advanced Allen Bradley tools, robotics with FANUC/ABB, and strong knowledge of CIP Motion, Ethernet/IP, and Profinet.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics or Electronics engineering or related field with strong automation/control systems foundation.
• 5+ years of experience in automation and controls engineering, including machine validation, commissioning, troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate machine control systems and electrical designs for PLC programming and control architectures.
• Develop, program, and optimize machine automation systems including online/offline programming and sequence control.
• Ensure safety, reliability, recoverability, validating interlocks and fault recovery processes.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial automation

Robotics programming

Machine validation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Studio 5000

RSLogix 500

FactoryTalk View Studio

TIA Portal

Allen Bradley

FANUC robotics

ABB robotics

CIP Motion

Ethernet/IP

Profinet

Machine vision systems

Barcode readers

Job description

In this role you will be responsible for develop PLC, HMI and peripheral devices code for sewing and modules area according requested in SOW specifications and Autoliv Standards

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

• Review and validate machine control systems and electrical designs, ensuring PLC programming, electrical schematics, and control architectures comply with Autoliv standards and project requirements.
• Develop, program, and optimize machine automation systems, including online and offline programming, automatic sequences, manual movements, and machine functionality validation.
• Ensure machinery safety, reliability, and recoverability, validating interlocks, collision prevention mechanisms, and fault recovery processes to support safe operation.
• Support equipment development, testing, and validation activities, including creation of verification routines (MVPs), calibration programs (gages), and participation in internal and customer acceptance validations.
• Provide technical support throughout the machine lifecycle, including design reviews, electronic component selection, software and firmware updates, issue resolution, and closure of actions identified during validation activities.

If You Have/are

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field, with a strong foundation in industrial automation and control systems.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming and HMI development, including Studio 5000 (Advanced), RSLogix 500, FactoryTalk View Studio (Advanced), and TIA Portal (Basic-Intermediate), Allen Bradley (Advanced)
• Knowledge of industrial automation technologies, including CIP Motion, Ethernet/IP, Profinet networks, torque controllers, machine vision systems, and barcode readers.
• Expert with industrial robotics, particularly FANUC robots (Advanced) and ABB robots (Advanced), including programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automation and controls engineering, with expertise in machine validation, commissioning, Buy-Off/MB processes, troubleshooting, and supporting automated manufacturing equipment.
• Travel availability (valid visa and passport required)

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.

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What’s In It For You

• Attractive compensation package
• Relocation Assistance Offered for Qualified Candidates*
• 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.