Automation Equipment Engineer

4. Position Objective:

• Suppport prepare and control Tooling management system in Autoliv Vietnam (VNQN)

• Prepare and control Software control system in VNQN.

• Minimize cycle time and still keep function and maintain quality of products.

• Provide an instruction manual, software backup, machine drawing to maintenance engineer. Writes procedures,

work instruction and standards. To support pre internal audit to support IATF TS16949 and ISO14001

5. Position Scope:

Supervises drafting and product engineering functions. Participates in the development and implementation

of systems designed to enhance the quality of engineering services. Oversees the order launch process. Ensures

jobs are prepared for manufacturing within required time frame. Develops the associated engineering issues and

bill of material specifications. Provides engineering support to production on all aspects of product design,

development, costing, application, etc. Initiates activities to improve engineering support to customers and other

departments through the use and application of technology, education, communication, information systems, and

engineering . Coordinates continuous improvement activities/programs with employees.

6. Tasks / Responsibilities: (Main Activities)

• Oversees order launch process, including the development of new product, observe bill of materials, and

item masters. Supervises employees in design drafting function of tooling and equipment.

• In conjunction with Engineering and APS simplifies and consolidates engineering standards, active part

numbers, and work instruction.

• Do and update manufacturing plant layout and update incoming for any new product and new production

line., also support plant lay out for any change included office, warehouse and quality department area.

• Develops and maintains an organized system of part numbers. Eliminates duplicate or obsolete tooling and

equipment, Performs data analysis.

• Plans and establishes engineering schedules and follows up on actual performance against estimates.

• Investigates service and applications engineering problems, documenting details and related solutions

accordingly.

• Applies systems engineering techniques to automated, improve, and/or re-engineer all aspects of the

engineering.

• Supervises the development of plant equipment and design standards.

• Performs office management function of production engineering department. Prepares and manages

department and project budgets.

• May perform related functions such as providing engineering expertise to other departments. Continues to

develop personal engineering skills and knowledge related to the fields of materials, mechanics, automatics

PLC computerlize, etc.

• Supports Manufacturing process specification (MPS)

• Supports the company Vision through active participation. Responsible for identifying problems, finding

solutions; working to implement positive Change

• Perform tooling and equipment development such as yield improvement and productivity to achieve

the target .

• Support plant lay out for any change and new product transfer to VNQN that included budget

preparation and cost control.

• Knowledge for IATF TS16949, ISO 14001 system and implementation.

• Bachelor degree in Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related field/ Good English

• Plus 3-5 years manufacturing experience is required.

• With experience in systems engineering, process engineering, or manufacturing engineering preferably in the Automotives industry.

• Experience in designing and manufacturing automation systems is an advantage.

• Proficient in PLC programming languages (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram).

• Skilled in embedded software programming (C/C++, Python, or Assembly).

• Proficient in computer software development (C#, Python, Java, or similar).

• Deep understanding of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, OPC UA, CAN, Ethernet/IP).

• Experience with industrial sensors (e.g., SICK, Keyence) and IoT integration is an advantage.

PLC Programming

• Develop and optimize PLC programs for industrial control systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, or similar).

• Design complex control logic to operate production lines, machinery, or automated processes.

• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC programs to ensure stable system operation.

Embedded Software Development

• Design and program embedded software for microcontrollers or embedded processors (e.g., STM32, Arduino, Raspberry Pi).

• Integrate embedded software with sensors, actuators, and communication with PLCs or other peripheral devices.

• Optimize embedded software performance to meet real-time requirements and resource constraints.

Computer Software Development

• Design HMI/SCADA interfaces for monitoring and controlling automation systems.

• Develop computer applications (using C#, Python, or similar languages) to collect, process, and analyze data from peripheral devices.

• Integrate software with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, etc.).

Integration with Peripheral Devices

• Configure and establish communication between PLCs, sensors, IoT devices, and computer systems.

• Ensure stable and secure data communication using industrial protocols.

• Test and troubleshoot communication issues between devices in the system.