ALTEN Technology

PLC Automation Engineer

Raymond, Ohio, United StatesmidAdded today

About this role

ALTEN Technology USA seeks a PLC Automation Engineer to develop IoT and digital manufacturing solutions for automotive clients. You'll design vision inspection systems, analyze machine data with machine learning, and translate manufacturing challenges into scalable technology strategies that improve production efficiency and quality.

What you'll do

Develop IoT solutions including vision inspection systems and machine learning analysis of sensor/equipment data
Engage with plant floor customers to identify technology opportunities and validate proof-of-concept implementations
Analyze manufacturing problems and customer needs to align them with IoT and digital technology opportunities
Contribute to IoT strategy and roadmap execution for selected manufacturing areas
Monitor emerging digital technologies for potential IoT applications in future projects
Support machine learning and analytical processes from proof-of-concept through deployed projects

What they're looking for

PLC programming (Mitsubishi, Rockwell, Siemens, or Omron preferred)
Computer vision algorithms (segmentation, morphology, pose estimation, deep learning)
Vision software implementation (C++, Python, HALCON, Matrox, Cognex, Keyence)
Machine learning and data engineering
Manufacturing equipment controls and embedded systems
Machine health parameter analysis and interpretation
Vibration, audio, or current signature analysis
IoT strategy and technology roadmap development

Benefits

Mentorship and career growth opportunities within global ALTEN Group (57,000+ engineers in 30 countries)
Collaboration on innovative projects in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, and automotive sectors
Comprehensive benefits package
Culture focused on valuing and supporting employees
Exposure to cutting-edge digital manufacturing technologies

Likely interview questions

Walk us through your experience with PLC programming—which platforms have you used, and how did you apply them in a manufacturing setting?
Describe a project where you implemented machine learning or data analysis to solve a manufacturing problem. What was the outcome?

What experience do you have with computer vision systems, and which tools or libraries have you worked with?
How do you approach identifying which emerging IoT technologies are worth investing in for a manufacturing environment?
Tell us about a time you gathered requirements from plant floor customers. How did you translate those needs into technical solutions?
Have you worked with machine health monitoring or predictive maintenance? What signals or parameters did you track?
Why does this IoT solutions role appeal to you, and how does your background in controls/data engineering prepare you for it?

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