Assembly Controls Engineer

Valeo; Seymour, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo in Seymour, IN is seeking an Assembly Controls Engineer to maintain and re-engineer assembly equipment, program 6‑axis robots, PLCs, cameras and scanners, and drive downtime reduction through rapid intervention.

You will design, engineer and procure equipment for future programs, analyze line processes for cycle-time improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to boost productivity while maintaining safety and quality on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in robotics/automation or related engineering field.
• Minimum of 3 years Siemens PLC programming.
• Experience troubleshooting, implementing, launching projects.
• Reading electrical prints, ladder logic and schematics.
• Hands-on floor experience with manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with Yaskawa Motoman robotics & Keyence cameras is highly desired.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to drive productivity improvements reducing cycle times while maintaining machine capabilities.
• Writing and implementing work instructions, PFMEA and process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and re-engineer current assembly equipment programs during shift hours.
• Program assembly equipment including 6 axis robots, PLCs, cameras, scanners, automation, AI.
• Reduce downtime through quick reaction program interventions.
• Evaluate assembly line processes for cycle time improvement.
• Design, engineer, and procure assembly equipment for future programs.

Skills

Siemens PLC programming

Ladder logic

Schematics reading

Yaskawa Motoman robotics

Keyence camera systems

Customer communication

Problem solving

Productivity improvements

Education

Bachelor's degree in robotics/automation or related engineering

Tools

Cameras & vision systems

Job description

Assembly Controls Engineer page is loaded## Assembly Controls Engineerlocations: Seymour, INtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: REQ2026081264**What You Will Win**As part of a global community of talented people, you will grow and thrive working on advanced technologies for greener, safer and smarter mobility. Our company culture gives all our employees the opportunity every day to #Dare.Care.Share. You will receive a best in class, total compensation package that provides a comprehensive benefits program with real financial value.**What You Will Do*** Maintain and re-engineer current assembly equipment programs during shift hours* Program assembly equipment to include 6 axis robots, PLCs, cameras, scanners, automation, AI* Production equipment downtime reduction through quick reaction program interventions.* Responsible for assembly line process evaluation and cycle time improvement* Design, engineer, and procure assembly equipment for future programs**What You Should Have*** Bachelor's Degree in Robotics and Automation, Controls Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering is preferred* Minimum of 3 years of Siemens PLC programming* Previous experience with troubleshooting, implementing, and launching projects* Experience reading electrical prints, ladder logic, and schematics (required)* Hands-on floor experience with manufacturing equipment is required* Experience with Yaskawa Motoman robotic programming and Keyence camera systems is highly desired* Ability to communicate with customers both internal and external* Strong problem solving skills and team focused* Ability to work on productivity improvements (how can we improve a program) in order to reduce production cycle times while maintaining machine capabilities* Writing and implementing work instructions, PFMEA, and all process documentation**Join us!**Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO[2] 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**https://www.valeo.com**Job:**Process/ManufEngineering Engineer/Technician**Organization:**Site Process/Manufacturing Engineering**Schedule:**Full time**Employee Status:**Regular**Job Type:**Permanent contract**Job Posting Date:**2026-10-02*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 developmentMore information on Valeo:*Valeo is a global tech company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility industry. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest innovative companies. We offer a large number of job opportunities that are as diverse as they are rewarding. Whether you are a student seeking an internship, a recent graduate, or an experienced professional, you will find an interesting opportunity at Valeo for you!More information on