INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow's clean and connected car.Title: Automation EngineerWork Location:• 2026: Greer, SC• January 2027: Role will transition to Toledo, OHMissionsMain MissionsContributes to the Support Optimap / Optipro project developmentSupports operations in case of major technical incidence and capitalization of lessons learnt/optimizations of processesEnsures consistent contribution (participating and sharing / transferring knowledge) within industrial networksBG standard owner for AutomationLeads métier projects on his scopeLeads Industrial Excellence innovation roadmap on his scope, delivered breakthrough solution using/managing métier projectEnsures consistent report to top management & operations using steering instanceKPI and/or main deliverablesOptipro or Optimap or Optinov work packages fulfilledHSE (100% conformity)Build & Monitor Project charterManage assigned budgetDefines & Monitors Validation planManages and perform risk analysis (FMEAs + technical reviews)Ownership on Automation standard at BG levelActivitiesProject ManagementDefine and lead the activities needed to achieve the deliverablesDetermine the project provisional budget (hours and cost)Elaborate and transfers the technical data to the development, industrial and/or plant teams, with a clear identification of the remaining risks to ensure successful transferHandle some activities of the extended team depending on the project sizeMetier activitiesSeek for breakthrough initiative on Robotic, PLC and Vision field: Identify new technologies and functions, analyze market and technology trends, benchmark serial products and technologiesContribute to robotic network activities linked to central roadmapLead technical standards definitionsIndustrialize innovative solutionsAssistance to operationsSupport operations in case of major or new issue on processes/equipment on Vision, PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)/ HMI (Human Machine Interface program) Robotic equipment, including:Automation audit on equipment/cellSupplier trackingProgram adjustments during tuning phase/retrofit/re-useParticipate in operations productivity workshopsCustomer/Industrial projects activitiesValidate technical feasibility of Vision PLC & Robotics solutionsSupport the definition of equipment specifications & supplier sourcingPerform inhouse programming tasks on PLC HMI Robots and OT/IT devicesKnowledge sharing activitiesConsolidate lessons learnt from the projects into metier best practices and standardsAnimate in metier networksPromote externally (OEM, external institutes, academics...) and internally industrial excellence innovation roadmapTrain new AUTOMATION, ROBOTIC, PPA, MPM, EPM... to industrialized innovative solutionsCompetences requirementsKnowledge / QualificationsBachelor if significant experienced in the field or a Engineering Master's degree in Automation and Robotics plus experienceAdvanced experience in robotics and automationPrevious experience in an international context preferredPrevious Experience (if relevant)Previous experience in the automotive sector is an added advantageKey technical competencies5+ years of experience as Robotic or PLC specialistKnowledge of SIEMENS PLC and FANUC ROBOTProject management skillsFluent English requiredKey behavioral competencies(be customer-centric, cultivate innovation, act with audacity, drive results, collaborate, drive engagement, value differences, be resilient, develop yourself)Leadership, able to make clear synthesis, organized, rigorous, team playerAbility to make decision and assess technical solution on his fieldAbility to plan, organize and prioritizeCommunication capability skills towards all management levelsPedagogical skillsAs a responsible company, OPmobility pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.Date: Feb 17, 2026 Location:

Created: 2026-04-02