Automation Engineer (PLC) - Stamping, (VCK)

We’re creating our own future 

At Volvo Cars, we are making bold digital visions come true. We aim to be the leader in the automotive world by creating a digital ecosystem built around making our customers' lives less complicated. What we all have in common at Volvo Cars is our passion for protecting lives, our endless curiosity, and our dedication to create a new future for the automotive industry. Our human centric focus is what separates us from all other car companies.

What you'll do:

• Utilize strong manufacturing engineering mindset, and previous experience in the automotive industry to ensure that all PLC and electrical systems follow Volvo standards and are installed and commissioned correctly in the project phase as well as running production in our future Stamping Shop; 
• Coordinate the setup of PLC network and VD communication within the PLC according to hardware standards; 
• Support local production running and new technology development and deployment related to Industry 4.0.

Project phase: 

• Be an expert in our production IT systems connected to our PLC systems and interfaces with our operators and participate in cross-functional teams; 
• Work on our KPIs availability, MTTR, MDT, MCBF, safety etc.; 
• Setup of Bill of Materials, spare parts list, and maintenance program, disturbance-solving instructions; 
• Contribute to an optimal set-up of the maintainability and reliability in the production lines during the equipment design and installation phase; 
• During the last year of the project phase, 2026, focus will be on trimming and validating the equipment during the building pre-series of cars, making instructions and training of maintenance employees; 
• Close collaboration and technology exchange with the Mega casting shop (new technology where we will cast rear floors).

Running phase: 

• Ensure maintenance KPI´s in pre-studies, installation, and ongoing production; 
• Be responsible for developing your area/ function by applying Value Driven Maintenance; 
• Provide technical guidance to supervisors / technicians; 
• Work with continuous improvements of asset utilization (availability, quality);
• Define and update the maintenance program (preventive and corrective). 

What you'll bring:

• Previous technical automation experience in the automotive industry (OEM or Tier1/2 supplier) mandatory, at least 2 years; 
• Knowledge of network and electrical design; 
• Preferred engineering education: Mechanical/Mechatronic, Manufacturing, Automation, Electrical, or equivalent ;
• Conversational in English, written and spoken, and proficient in Slovak language; 
• Ability and willingness to travel within and outside Europe, more frequently in the initial phase (2024), although based in Kosice, Slovakia;
• Not only an individual contributor attitude but also an ability to work within a multinational team; 
• Analytic and engineering data reporting skills.

How to learn more and apply?

Does this sound like your next challenge? Are you eager to join us? Then apply via the link in the advert with an attached CV in English. Please keep in mind that we recruit continuously, particularly for Logistics Roles we will be hiring in 2024 as well as for different shops. Due to GDPR, we do not accept applications via e-mail.

Salary for this position starting from 2.250 EUR, per month, brutto.

Who are we?

Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. 

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.