Plant Process Engineer - Automation

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.

Employer: OPmobility f/k/a Plastic Omnium Auto Exterior LLC

Job Title: Plant Process Engineer – Automation

Location: 741 Beechroft Rd, Spring Hill, TN 37174

Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday

Job Duties: Primary lead for implementing and maintenance of Digital Factory systems and work closely with IT/IS teams to ensure systems are operating at peak efficiency. Assist in installation and programing with supplier. Debug, troubleshoot, maintain and modify auto equipment. Select the right tools and systems according to business needs. Formalize connection between MES/traceability system and automation equipment. Participate to impacts analysis on MES: new projects, new flows, and update of FMEA. Ensure PLC Integration for MES go live according to E&L plant deployment plan. Develop, coordinate and implement training programs with full documentation, based on procedures and solution documents and user’s guide. Define test plans and create documentation. Design and control software testing. Participate in software testing. Integrate new solutions into OP existing system. Provide clear report/follow-up of process means modification/implementation. Improve production throughput by refining PLC logic to reduce cycle time. Implementation of AI software linked to PLC/MES to detect product defects resulting in 10% Quality right first time. Reduce energy consumption on non-critical equipment by modifying PLC to energy savings mode. Achieve 100% compliance with all automated equipment by adhering and applying ISO & OSHA safety standards

Requirements: Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or related field of study and 5 (five) years of experience as a PLC Programmer, Expert PLC, Control Engineer, or related role where required experience gained.

Alternatively, will accept a Master’s degree in Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or related field of study and 3 (three) years of experience as a PLC Programmer, Expert PLC, Control Engineer, or related role where required experience gained.

Also requires experience in the following:

• PLC/HMI configuration and programing (such as Siemens)

• PLC maintenance

• Assembly paint and injection manufacturing for plastics/composites

• SCADA system and industrial IT hands-on robotics

• Network concepts and protocols

• MES and Information flows

• OPC server/middleware

Salary: $122,096.00 per year.

Contact: To apply, send your resume to Zumra Husanovic at View email address on us.fitly.work . Please reference job title and location.

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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.