Automation and PLC Senior Engineer

Autoliv; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation package

Recognition awards

Company events

University discount options

Job summary

Autoliv in Ogden, Utah is searching for an Automation Engineer to design and implement solutions that streamline internal processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5 plus years of experience in programming industrial automated equipment, including PLC programming and robotics. The role includes collaboration with cross-functional teams and may involve travel. The position offers an attractive compensation package and various employee perks, promoting gender pay equality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in programming industrial automated equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions.
• Build prototypes and proof-of-concepts for new tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities.
• Develop and optimize automation systems for performance and reliability.
• Present findings and proof-of-concept results to senior leadership.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

Vision systems

Motion control

Pneumatic systems

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Design, develop, and implement automation solutions to streamline internal processes and workflows. Build prototypes and proof-of-concepts for new tools, systems, and technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, operations) to identify automation opportunities. Develop PLC logic and Robotic programs. Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies. Monitor, maintain, and optimize automation systems for performance and reliability. Document systems, processes, and best practices for scalability and knowledge sharing. Contribute to innovation strategy by identifying new areas where automation can create value. Present concepts, findings, and proof-of-concept results to senior leadership. Provide clear, accurate, and timely project updates to management. Travel may be required on an as-needed basis.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions to streamline internal processes and workflows
• Build prototypes and proof-of-concepts for new tools, systems, and technologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, operations) to identify automation opportunities
• Develop PLC logic and Robotic programs
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies
• Monitor, maintain, and optimize automation systems for performance and reliability
• Document systems, processes, and best practices for scalability and knowledge sharing
• Contribute to innovation strategy by identifying new areas where automation can create value
• Present concepts, findings, and proof-of-concept results to senior leadership
• Provide clear, accurate, and timely project updates to management
• Travel may be required on an as-needed basis

What Is Required

Bachelor's degree required (engineering or related field). 5 plus years of experience programming industrial automated equipment, Allen Bradley PLC programming, robotics, vision, motion control, pneumatic systems.

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 identity and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.