Automation Technician (2nd Shift)

Valeo; Smyrna (TN); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is seeking an Automation Technician for the Smyrna, TN site to support 2nd shift operations on injection processes. You will troubleshoot molding issues, operate equipment and robots, and drive improvements in cycle time and scrap while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of mold setup and defect identification experience, familiarity with Engel/Sepro robots, and knowledge of insert overmolding. Join Valeo’s global team advancing greener mobility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience with new mold set-up and process plastic injection mold machines.
• 2+ years of experience identifying injection plastic defects after molding.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot injection molding process issues and identify root causes.
• Operate and maintain injection molding process equipment.
• Operate overhead crane and maintain process standards.
• Collaborate with the injection team to improve TRP, cycle time, and scrap.
• Start and troubleshoot robot and injection automation systems.

Skills

Mold set-up

Injection molding

Defect identification

Robot troubleshooting

Overmolding

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Engel robots

Sepro robots

Job description

## Automation Technician (2nd Shift)Apply: Smyrna, TN: Full time: Posted Today: REQ2026082265Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies. **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. **Position is on 2nd Shift (Monday - Friday; 2PM - 10:30PM, OT as necessary)** **What You Will Do*** You will troubleshoot injection molding process related issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions* You will operate and maintain injection molding process equipment* You will operate overhead crane* You will maintain injection process standards* You will collaborate with the injection team to identify and implement improvements related to TRP, cycle time, and scrap* You have the ability to start a robot, troubleshoot injection automation issue., etc **What You Should Have*** You have a high school diploma / GED* You have 2+ years of experience with new mold set-up and process plastic injection mold machines* You have 2+ years of experience with the identification of injection plastic defects after the manufacturing process.* You preferably have familiarity with Engel and Sepro robots* You preferably have injection insert overmolding experience **Join us!**Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO2 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**At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talent. Are you looking for new technological and human adventures? Join Valeo and its more than 100.000 employees across the globe! More information about Valeo : https://www.valeo.com **Job:**Process/ManufEngineering Engineer/Technician**Organization:**Injection Process - J**Schedule:**Full time**Employee Status:**Regular**Job Type:**Permanent contract**Job Posting Date:**2026-10-12*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 development More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com*