Senior PLC Engineer

Valeo North America Inc.; Reno, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo North America Inc. in Reno is seeking a Senior PLC Engineer to lead industrial automation initiatives across the site, from programming to validation and manufacturing readiness.

You will work with automation hardware and software, including Allen-Bradley, Fanuc, ABB and Kuka robotics, as well as VFDs and vision systems, to optimize line performance and reliability. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical or Mechatronics and at least four years of PLC programming

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent.
• 4+ years of PLC programming experience in a high-speed industrial setting.
• Experience with automation hardware/software and robotics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial automation projects and efforts at the site.
• Program, validate, and deploy PLC-based control systems with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate interfaces between site, platforms, and Process Expertise Center; manage industrial teams and budgets.

Skills

PLC programming

Allen-Bradley

Fanuc

ABB

Kuka robotics

VFDs

Vision systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineer

Job description

## Senior PLC EngineerApply: Reno, NV: Full time: Posted Yesterday: REQ2026080038Valeo 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.****What You Will Do***** Responsible for industrial technologies of its perimeter* Manage and animates the Process Expertise of its perimeter* Coordinates the interfaces between its site, PG/PL/RO/platform and the Process Expertise Center* Manage the industrial teams in its perimeter (plant, production and industrialization)* Manage the industrial plan of the site in line with the MTP, within its perimeter* Coordinate and push standardization program project for product and process of its perimeter* Participate to Technical Committee and validate process ECR* Manage and validate industrialization projects, with experts support* Define the program allocation during CAA and IAR process* Participate in the IVC, PMC & PSC and Red Project Review, sourcing committee, ...* Apply the rules for equipment and tools standardization coming from PG* Define programs and Budget Target* Master Site Industrial Performance and deliveries, DL, Quality and Asset Utilization.* Support daughter sites during ramp up and processes issues****What You Should Have***** You have a Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineer (or other relevant Engineering discipline)* You have 4+ years of PLC programming experience, preferably using Allen-Brandley, of Fanuc, ABB, or Kuka robotic systems* You have experience programming PLCs in a high-speed industrial environment* You preferably have experience using Variable Frequency Drivers (VFDs) and Vision Systems (Keyence or Cognex)****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/Manuf Engineering Manager/Director**Organization:**Site Process/Manufacturing Engineering**Schedule:**Full time**Employee Status:**Regular**Job Type:**Permanent contract**Job Posting Date:**2026-09-09*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*