Job Description
job summary:
The Senior PLC Controls Engineer is a pivotal technical leadership role based in Reno, NV, offering a base salary of $140,000-$150,000/year to spearhead industrial automation and high-speed manufacturing initiatives within a global automotive mobility organization. In this position, you will bridge global technical strategies with local plant operations, driving site performance, quality, and asset utilization by optimizing PLC systems, robotics (Allen-Bradley, Fanuc, ABB, Kuka), VFDs, and vision technologies. Ideal for engineering professionals with eight or more years of hands-on PLC programming experience, this opportunity provides a high-impact platform to manage complex industrialization projects, mentor process expertise teams, and scale capacity for greener, smarter mobility solutions.
location: Reno, Nevada
job type: Permanent
salary: $140,000 - 150,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- 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
qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering (or a related Engineering discipline).
8+ years of hands-on experience in PLC programming.
Proficiency with Allen-Bradley, Fanuc, ABB, or Kuka robotic systems.
Demonstrated experience programming PLCs within high-speed industrial environments.
Experience utilizing Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Vision Systems (Keyence or Cognex) is highly preferred.
skills:
Kuka,robotic systems,Vision Systems,Coordinate,VFDs,Budget,Electronics,Fanuc,Keyence,Mechatronic Engineer,PLC programming,PLCs
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area