Automation Engineer

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

With Volvo Cars Manufacturing Engineering, you are part of a global production team that makes sure that the cars we build meet the highest expectations from our customers. You will support new car project, global development work and running production. We are seeking for a PLC Engineer at Industrialization VCBC within Manufacturing Engineering.
This role is based in Olofström.

What you’ll do

* Follow Electrical/PLC Volvo standards during project.
* Follow up of time and technique within the area of responsibility and project.
* Follow up of end user take over routine to production within the area.
* Coordination with other major activities within the area.
* Commonality follow up and coordination between car plants and central Manufacturing Engineering
* Share knowledge and experience, and offer trainings accordingly, to improve capability and competence of local engineers.
* Maintain good communication within the area and other parts of the organisation.
* Demonstrate personal leadership in support of company business strategies and role model the Volvo Cars Culture.


What you’ll bring

* PLC Knowledge
* Industrial network knowledge
* Machine Safety knowledge
* Electrical hardware knowledge
* Communication and collaboration with internal and external customers and stakeholders
* Experience of Manufacturing Engineering processes and Facility, Tooling and Equipment process
* Broad knowledge from other similar operations within the area
* Work in a team-oriented environment
* Target oriented and strong analytical skills
* Well organized working methods and ability to report in a structured and concise format
* Ability to organize and prioritize own work and to coordinate multiple tasks
* Positive mind-set and collaboration.
* Ability to interact cross-functionally and to act in a multi- cultural environment


Meritorious:
* Experience of working with electrical design
* Eplan knowledge
* Experience of Siemens TIA Portal


Want to know more? We hope so

We’d love to receive and review your application. If you want more information about the role and its responsibilities or simply learn a bit more about the team, please reach out to the hiring manager at email jonas.albertsson@volvocars.com or phone number +4672 393 8792 or the recruiter Ayla Kutlay at ayla.kutlay@volvocars.com.