Global Industrial Engineer - Control Engineering

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.

About the Role

As a Global Industrial Engineer for Control Engineering, you will drive the industrialization and implementation of control systems within Electronics and Micro-Assembly manufacturing. Working closely with R&D, Industrialization, Production, and external suppliers, you will support new product introductions, develop automation solutions, and ensure efficient, standardized, and scalable manufacturing processes across global sites.

Responsibilities

Lead the industrialization and deployment of control systems for new products and manufacturing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability from the early development phase. Develop and implement control systems for assembly and testing applications, including dispensing, screwing, riveting, and related automation technologies.

Coordinate equipment development, supplier activities, system testing, validation, and commissioning. Troubleshoot, optimize, and continuously improve existing control systems and manufacturing equipment. Support production, maintenance, and operations teams with technical expertise. Drive automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing sites.

Manage project budgets, timelines, and deliverables while ensuring compliance with company and industry standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 3 years of experience in technical or production-related project coordination within a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes, including SMT and reflow soldering. Strong expertise in industrial control systems, automation, robotics, and motion control.

Experience with PLC programming (preferably Beckhoff and Siemens) and industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, and Ethernet/IP. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs. Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and SAP; CAD knowledge (AutoCAD, Solid. Works) is an advantage. Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Self-driven and proactive, with the ability to work effectively in an international environment. Willingness to travel internationally (up to 30%).

Benefits

Performance bonuses; 5 weeks of vacation; Flexible working hours; Possibility to work from home; Cafeteria system (benefit program); Company events; Transport allowance; Contribution to pension / life insurance; Training and development courses; Subsidized meals in company canteen; 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.