Automation Controls Engineer

Autoliv United States; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in automotive safety is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves analyzing, designing, and developing cutting-edge equipment and processes that enhance passenger safety. You will leverage your expertise in control networks and automation to troubleshoot and optimize systems, ensuring they meet customer needs. With a commitment to gender pay equality and a supportive work environment, this opportunity offers flexible scheduling and recognition awards, making it an exciting place to grow your career in engineering.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Flexible scheduling options

Recognition awards

Company and family events

University discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automation control programming experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of control networks and manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and develop equipment, materials, and processes.
• Troubleshoot machine control problems and facilitate software design.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Control software programming

Robotics setup and manipulation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Bachelor’s degree in software engineering

Tools

PLC ladder logic systems

Control networks (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet)

Vision and barcode scanning systems

Job description

Automation Controls Engineer

As a leading provider of automotive occupant safety solutions, Autoliv North America is seeking talented individuals who share our passion for passenger safety and are eager to expand their skills.

What you’ll do:

1. Analyze, research, design, develop, and test equipment, materials, and processes.
2. Develop modeling and measuring techniques, troubleshoot machine control problems, and facilitate software and process design to meet customer needs.
3. Apply knowledge of mathematics, statistical methods, engineering principles, and physics.

What is required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with control networks such as Ethernet/IP, DH+, DeviceNet, GPIB, and Profibus.
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems, electrical/control technology, RS232 and RS485 protocols, vision and barcode scanning systems, servo controllers and systems, and analog/digital signals.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills in control software, programming, and hardware issues.
• Experience with robotics setup, application, and manipulation.
• Ability to establish automation standards aligned with current technology.
• Preferably, five years of automation control programming experience with PLC ladder logic systems.

What’s in it for you:

• Attractive compensation package
• Flexible scheduling options
• Recognition awards, company and family events, university discounts, and other perks
• Commitment to gender pay equality

Autoliv is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.