Automation Technician (3rd Shift)

US01 VALEO NORTH AMERICA; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo in Smyrna, GA is seeking a skilled Injection Molding Process Technician for the 3rd shift (Sunday–Thursday, 10 PM–6:30 AM), with OT as necessary, to support our advanced plastics operations.

You will troubleshoot molding issues, operate and maintain equipment, run Engel and Sepro robots, and collaborate with the team to improve TRP, cycle time, and scrap.

A high school diploma or GED and 2+ years of mold set‑up and defect identification are required for this permanent, full‑time role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience with new mold setup and plastic injection mold machines.
• 2+ years of experience identifying injection defects after manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Engel and Sepro robots preferred.
• Experience with injection insert over-molding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot injection molding process issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Operate and maintain injection molding process equipment.
• Operate overhead crane.
• Maintain injection process standards.
• Collaborate with the injection team to improve TRP, cycle time, and scrap.
• Start Engel and Sepro robots.
• Troubleshoot injection mold machine automation issues.

Skills

Injection molding

Process setup

Defect analysis

Engel robots

Sepro robots

Over-molding

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Engel robots

Sepro robots

Job description

Company Overview

Valeo 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 Details

Position is on 3rd Shift: Sunday - Thursday; 10PM - 6:30AM, OT as necessary.

Job Posting Date: 2026-09-21.

Responsibilities

• 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 will start Engel and Sepro robots
• You will troubleshoot injection mold machine automation issues

Requirements

• 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 over-molding experience

Diversity and Culture

At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talent. Are you looking for new technological and human adventures?

Additional Information

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 toward the vehicle of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs! More information about Valeo : https://www.valeo.com. More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com. More information on www.valeo.com.

Promotional Highlights

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

Company Links

Job: Process/ManufEngineering Engineer/Technician Organization: Injection Process - J Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Permanent contract.

More information on www.valeo.com As part of a global community of passionate people, you will grow and thrive, setting the trend through advanced technologies, for greener, safer, and smarter mobility. All our employees are gathered around our common culture and have everyday the opportunity to #Dare.Care.Share