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GKN Automotive PLC Programmer in Miskolc, Hungary

It is a truly exciting time to join us here at GKN Automotive in Hungary. We opened our brand-new manufacturing facility on the outskirts of Miskolc a year ago in October 2023 and the site is purpose-built for expansion. Miskolc is a key regional facility for the driveline technologies that GKN Automotive supply to our global OEM customer base.

We work at the forefront of technology and innovation across the fast-paced Automotive market. Our culture is underpinned by our Values & Behaviours – Ingenious, Collaborative, Driven, Principled.

We employ hundreds of colleagues from the local community and will continue to provide opportunities to join us. If you wish to work for a stable company that you can commit to long-term, but also take part in dynamic projects and scale-up your learning and career development then GKN Automotive might just be your next career step!

We are seeking a PLC Programmer to join our team in the Assembly.

Key responsibilities:

  • Removal of machine failures

  • Diagnostics of machines and analysis of the causes of their downtime

  • Improve machine reliability

  • Establishing lists of critical parts, determining their minimum states

  • Carry out preventive and predictive maintenance work

  • Supervision of machine capacity measurements (Cmk)

  • Optimization of the control system

  • PLC programming

  • Making and supervising improvements in machines

  • Carrying out modernization works on machines and repair works

  • Planning periodic inspections of machines

  • Participation in quality and maintenance projects and trainings

Requirements:

  • Secondary technical education (electronics and automation preferred)

  • Minimum 2 years of professional experience in maintenance department

  • Knowledge of PLC controls, in particular Siemens S7

  • Basic knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics

  • Very good knowledge of electrical and electronic diagrams

  • Knowledge of TPM

  • Knowledge of the CMMS system

  • Confident English and Hungarian skills, both written and spoken (German language is an advantage)

  • Open to travel

Why join us?

  • We are a world leader in our field

  • You will have the opportunity to take part in brand-new company projects

  • GKN Automotive are a long-standing stable and financially healthy company

  • We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package that includes a bonus scheme, transportation allowances and a cafeteria benefit.

GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.

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