PLC Specialist, (VCK)

Let's create the future together.

At Volvo Cars, we believe that being curious and truly committed to understanding people is the key to future success. We are people who care about other people, working together to create new technologies and innovations for safe, sustainable and convenient mobility. Want to join us?

With Volvo Cars Manufacturing Engineering, you are part of a global product on 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 a PLC Engineer at Industrialization VCK within Manufacturing Engineering.

Who will you report to?
The main reporting line leads to Propulsion Components Industrial Engineering Manager.

What you will do:

• Follow Electrical/PLC Volvo standards during project.
• Follow up of time plans and technique within the area of responsibility and project.
• Follow up of end user take over routine to production within the area.
• Coordination of PLC standards implementation by our suppliers
• Update suppliers with current/new PLC standards
• Implement Volvo PLC/Electrical standards into our tools/equipment
• Knowledge of robots basic principles – Fanuc Fpack
• 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 objectives and role model the Volvo Cars Culture.

What we require:

• PLC Knowledge – Siemens Simatic, Industrial network knowledge, Electrical hardware knowledge, Robots architecture knowledge (basic manipulation, programming) and Machine Safety knowledge - PLC/line safety reviews (safety zones, safety equipment incl safety doors, rollers gates, light beems etc);
• Controls layout follow-up, including PLC, HMI, APC(ATACQ-PC) & LPC (LinePC);
• Steering concept for PLC (including scanners/readers/operator guiding systems layout);
• Component-list/sparepart lists/equipment lists for PLC/EL related topics;
• PLC-versions + double check/follow up of PLC capacity utilization;
• Experience of working with electrical design;
• Eplan knowledge;
• Experience of Siemens TIA Portal, Siemens PLC – Simatic;
• Preferred university education in Electrical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience;
• Vision, Andon/andon controls;
• Communication and collaboration with internal and external customers and stakeholders;
• Experience of Manufacturing Engineering processes and Facility, Tooling and Equipment process.

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 for different departments & shops. Due to GDPR, we do not accept applications submitted via e-mail. Once you receive a confirmation e-mail from the system, your application will be acknowledged. 

Monthly gross salary for this position starts from 2.200 EUR.

* The salary amount represents the minimum guaranteed amount of the basic salary component applicable to the job. Final salary is negotiable and will be adjusted in accordance with seniority level and previous experience of candidate.

Additional benefits:

• 13th salary;
• Annual Volvo Bonus depending on performance and company's financial results;
• Contribution for Supplementary Pension Savings (lll. Pillar);
• Employee Share Matching Programme;
• Contribution for meals exceeding legal requirements;
• Compensation for dioptric glasses & contact lenses beyond the legal requirements;
• Life insurance for cases of loss of life, disability, work injury.

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.