Valeo Japan consists of four main divisions
１）Power Division: Designs, develops, and manufactures products and solutions related to thermal management, comfort, and electric powertrains to accelerate electrification.
２）Brain Division: Designs, develops, and manufactures products and solutions aimed at accelerating ADAS and reinventing the interior experience.
３）Light Division: Designs, develops, and manufactures products and solutions to bring "Lighting Everywhere."
４）Valeo Service Division: Handles aftermarket services for all products covered by divisions 1 through 3.
Note: This position belongs to the Brain Division.
[Mission]
Lead the design, programming, and installation of new automated production lines and robotics.
Continuously improve existing manufacturing processes to reduce downtime, enhance quality, and increase throughput.
Ensure all automation projects comply with Valeo’s production system standards, automotive industry regulations, and machine safety protocols
[Responsibilities]
Project Phase
Collaborate with R&D and other Process Members on DFM / DFA / DFT
Evaluate Product concept for automation feasibility and estimate cycle time, footprint and preliminary investment cost
Contribute to Technical Specifications writing
Lead the design review of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic schematics for upcoming automated cells.
Develop, simulate, and write foundational PLC logic, HMI screens, and robot trajectories prior to physical machine assembly.
Ensure proper hardware and software safety architecture (e.g., safety zones, light curtains) in compliance with Valeo standards.
Define criteria for machine acceptance and lead validation at supplier and on the Valeo shopfloor to ensure specifications are respected
Commission and integrate the automated lines, taking ownership of PLC debugging, robot path teaching, and vision system calibration.
Conduct machine capability studies (Cpk/Cmk) and validate that the equipment meets target cycle times, scrap rates, and quality standards before handover.
Integrate the new equipment into Valeo’s plant networks, ensuring seamless data flow to ---Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and traceability databases.
Create Working Instructions and train operators and technicians on the safe use and basic troubleshooting of the automated systems.
In Mass Production
Act as technical expert for the maintenance and production teams, troubleshooting complex, non-routine machine faults to minimize downtime.
Analyze OEE data to identify micro-stops or bottlenecks, implementing software or hardware upgrades to optimize cycle times (including inhouse automation)
Manage engineering changes (ECRs) by modifying PLC code or robot programs to accommodate new part variants or quality improvements.
Manage the safe decommissioning of automated cells as products reach their end of life and evaluate legacy equipment (PLCs, robots, vision cameras, servo drives) for obsolescence and coordinate the repurposing of valuable hardware for new projects.
[Required (MUST)]
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, etc.)
Experience in the design and development of PLC programs, as well as the implementation and commissioning of automated production lines in the manufacturing industry (any sector) (approximately 3 years or more)
Primary Tools: Knowledge and experience with PLCs such as Siemens
Business-level English (for internal communication and communication with supervisors)
Japanese：N3 level or higher / for communication with the shop floor)
【Preferred (WANT)】
Knowledge of communication and integration with MES and higher-level systems (ERP, core systems, production management systems, etc.)
Experience using LabVIEW
Job
- PLC Specialist
- Organization:
- Site Process
- Schedule:
- Full time
- Employee Status:
- Regular
- Job Type:
- Permanent contract
- Job Posting Date:
- 2026-09-09
- Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join
one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development
More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com
