Night Shift Controls Engineer - PLC & Robotics

Valeo Service; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is seeking a Controls Specialist for night shift in Reno, NV. You will program and troubleshoot PLCs, robotics, and vision systems, while overseeing ramp-up of lines and implementing advanced control architectures.

You will work with Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and vision systems to optimize cycle times and reduce bottlenecks, ensuring safety and process standards across Valeo sites.

Qualifications

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering.
• You have 4+ years PLC programming experience in high-speed industrial environments.
• You know Allen-Bradley PLCs and robotics/factory automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Program and troubleshoot PLCs and vision systems on automated lines.
• Lead ramp-up of manufacturing lines including robotics and motion control.
• Optimize cycle times, reduce bottlenecks, and implement control architectures.
• Ensure lockout/tagout and safety procedures are followed across sites.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder Diagram

Automation integration

Motion control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronic Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Fanuc Robotic Systems

ABB robotics

KUKA robotics

VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)

Vision systems (Keyence/Cognex)

Job description

Valeo is seeking a Controls Specialist for night shift in Reno, NV. You will program and troubleshoot PLCs, robotics, and vision systems, while overseeing ramp-up of lines and implementing advanced control architectures.

You will work with Allen-Bradley PLCs, VFDs, and vision systems to optimize cycle times and reduce bottlenecks, ensuring safety and process standards across Valeo sites.