BU INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

Contract Details :

• Job Title : Industrial Automation Engineer
• Physical location: Fairfax Site - Kansas City
• Type of contract : Long-term At-will

Responsibilities :

ASSEMBLY AUTOMATION

• Applies and promotes application of HSE and quality policies and procedures  including :
  • PLC & robot & HMI program risk analysis
  • Follow up  and promote HSE validation
• Assistance to operations:
  • Supports operations in case of major or new issue on assembly processes/equipment, including :
    • Automation audit on equipment/cell
    • Supplier robotic/plc/hmi program modification
    • Robot/automation program ADJUSTMENT during tuning  phase/retrofit/re-use
  • Participates in operations productivity workshops
• Customer/Industrial projects activities :
  • Validates technical feasibility of robotics aspects and participate to design for manufacturing if required
  • Supports the definition of equipment specifications & supplier sourcing
  • Supports the validation and commissioning of robotized applications following  development of robotic equipment standard (functional analysis, validation plan , project report and so on)
  • Ensures methodological and technical standards are applied in all the projects
  • Consolidates lessons learnt from the projects into metier best practices and standards

• Metier activities:
  • Contribute to robotic network activities linked to central roadmap
  • Participate during definition/ define of technical standards,
  • Industrializes validated solutions,

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Engineering Technician with experience or Engineering Master degree in Automatism and Robotics

• 2/3 years of experience in assembly field in plant or equipment supplier or other automotive tier 1 supplier as assembly equipment project manager.
• Advanced experience in robotics and automatism
• Good understanding of HSE/ergonomics
• Knowledge in Robotics:

FANUC robot :  TPE language , simulation Roboguide software  

KUKA Robot : KCL language, simulation Kuka sim pro software

• Knowledge in PLC/HMI :
• Siemens & Allen Bradley  knowledge
• Vision Cameras, AI and others
• Good communication skills, team player, English language
• Willingness to travel.  Support of projects both in the USA as well as Mexico

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.