Robotics-Driven Assembly Controls Engineer

Valeo; Seymour, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo in Seymour, IN is seeking an Assembly Controls Engineer to maintain and re-engineer assembly equipment, program 6‑axis robots, PLCs, cameras and scanners, and drive downtime reduction through rapid intervention.

You will design, engineer and procure equipment for future programs, analyze line processes for cycle-time improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to boost productivity while maintaining safety and quality on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in robotics/automation or related engineering field.
• Minimum of 3 years Siemens PLC programming.
• Experience troubleshooting, implementing, launching projects.
• Reading electrical prints, ladder logic and schematics.
• Hands-on floor experience with manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with Yaskawa Motoman robotics & Keyence cameras is highly desired.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to drive productivity improvements reducing cycle times while maintaining machine capabilities.
• Writing and implementing work instructions, PFMEA and process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and re-engineer current assembly equipment programs during shift hours.
• Program assembly equipment including 6 axis robots, PLCs, cameras, scanners, automation, AI.
• Reduce downtime through quick reaction program interventions.
• Evaluate assembly line processes for cycle time improvement.
• Design, engineer, and procure assembly equipment for future programs.

Skills

Siemens PLC programming

Ladder logic

Schematics reading

Yaskawa Motoman robotics

Keyence camera systems

Customer communication

Problem solving

Productivity improvements

Education

Bachelor's degree in robotics/automation or related engineering

Tools

Cameras & vision systems

Job description

Valeo in Seymour, IN is seeking an Assembly Controls Engineer to maintain and re-engineer assembly equipment, program 6‑axis robots, PLCs, cameras and scanners, and drive downtime reduction through rapid intervention.

You will design, engineer and procure equipment for future programs, analyze line processes for cycle-time improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to boost productivity while maintaining safety and quality on the production floor.