
Automation Engineer
Required skills
- Automation Engineer
- PLCs
- HMIs
- Robotics
- Motion Control
- Rockwell Automation Studio 5000
- Vision Systems
- Sensors
- Barcode Scanners
- Industrial Communication Networks
Nice to have
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Automation Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Automotive Manufacturing
Role summary
Autoliv is seeking an Automation Engineer to enhance vehicle safety through the development of automated manufacturing systems for seatbelts, airbags, and steering wheels. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining control systems, programming industrial robots, troubleshooting PLCs (e.g., Rockwell Studio 5000), and integrating vision systems and sensors. Collaboration with engineering and production teams is key to optimizing efficiency, quality, and reliability in a regulated manufacturing environment. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field and experience in automotive or similar industries, with a willingness to work on the production floor and occasional extended hours.
Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as Automation Engineer.
In this role you will be responsible for collaborating with engineering and production teams to develop, program, implement, and maintain high-performance automation systems, leveraging advanced robotics and control technologies to optimize manufacturing efficiency, quality, and reliability.
Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:
Design, develop, and implement control systems for automated manufacturing equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and motion control technologies.
Program, integrate, and optimize industrial robots for assembly, material handling, inspection, and other automated production processes.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC programs using platforms such as Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 to ensure reliable machine performance.
Support the integration of vision systems, sensors, barcode scanners, and industrial communication networks to enhance automation efficiency and quality control.
Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to improve equipment performance, ensure compliance with safety standards, and drive continuous process optimization.
If you have/are:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automation, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience in automotive or other regulated manufacturing environments with exposure to automated production systems.
Strong understanding of industrial automation, controls, robotics, and manufacturing processes.
Ability and willingness to work on the production floor, support off-shift manufacturing issues, and provide support during launches or critical production events.
Flexibility to work occasional extended hours and travel as needed for training, equipment commissioning, or technical support activities.
We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.
In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.
More lives saved – more life lived!
What’s in it for you:
•Attractive compensation package
•Flexible Options (schedule, remote work)
•Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.
•Gender Pay Equality
Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.
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