Controls Engineer

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader


We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.


Your mission, roles and responsibilities


Position Summary:
The Process/Controls Engineer provides controls / electrical engineering support to the assigned UAP cell and assists maintenance in supporting the plant through trouble shooting / problem solving methodologies to eliminate down time and decrease quality defects to the customer. The Process/Control Engineer will also write / create / modify programs to meet the plant objectives as well as maintain warranty and OEM liabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the Engineering Change Management process

• Responsible for the process design and implementation

• Support continuous improvement

• Support production through problem solving and participation in QRCI process

• Assist production with trouble shooting and programming

• Behave in accordance with our values as established in Faurecia's code of ethics and code of management.

• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia's Code of Ethics and Code of Management.

Automation/Controls Responsibilities:

• Trouble shooting and programming PLC's - preferably Siemens

• Trouble shooting and programming vision inspection systems

• Robotics - Linear and articulating

• Lean - assembly line balancing, visual factory, Kanban

Process design:

• Define cycle time in line with takt time and standard operations

• Integrate ergonomics principles in line design

• Release manufacturing process documents

• Issue process flowcharts

• Conduct process FMEA

• Support updating plant layout

• Follow-up prototype builds

• Get support from relevant technology experts or support functions

Process implementation:

• Ensure equipment delivery and installation in the plant for continuous improvement

• Carry out process activity analysis

• Implement improvement action plans

• Participate in equipment reception process

• Capitalize on lessons learned and provide best practices


Your profile and competencies to succeed


Knowledge / Skills:

• Strong communication skills - ability to interface with other functions - and work with employees at all levels of the organization

• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and multi-task

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skilled

• Must be very knowledgeable in Process and Manufacturing methods

Education / Experience:

• At least 5 years' experience in automotive manufacturing, including one position in Manufacturing Engineering

• Preferably a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or technical discipline

• Trained in Faurecia Excellence System

• Auto CAD, Electrical and mechanical, Multiple controls logic languages software programming, robot programming, robot programming

• Proficient level of English


What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority:
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