Global Digitalization Engineer (Global Operation Support)

FORVIA HELLA; Punjab; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

FORVIA HELLA is seeking a Digitalization Engineer to drive MES and shopfloor digitalization initiatives in our Derabassi, Punjab manufacturing environment. The role focuses on design, implementation, configuration, and ongoing support of digitalization solutions used across production and test systems.

Ideal candidates bring strong MES expertise, hands-on shopfloor experience, and the ability to lead pilot use-cases, PoCs, and digital rollout activities, along with data-security awareness and

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree required.
• 4–7 years of MES or shopfloor IT experience in manufacturing.
• Automotive/manufacturing plant exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, and support digitalization and shopfloor software solutions across production and test systems.
• Support pilot use-cases, PoCs, and digital rollout activities.
• Lead user trainings and technical workshops; coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

MES

Shopfloor digitalization

System configuration

Debugging

Data security

Pilot use-cases

User trainings

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BE / B.Tech in Engineering

Tools

Palantir Foundry

SAP ME / MII / ERP integration

Job description

Location Derabassi - Punjab, India

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

YOUR TASKS

We are looking for a Digitalization Engineer to support MES and shopfloor digitalization initiatives within an automotive manufacturing environment. The role will focus on design, implementation, configuration, and support of digitalization and shopfloor software solutions used across production and test systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong exposure to MES, shopfloor systems, system configuration, monitoring, and pilot use-case execution, along with a solid understanding of data security and industrial IT environments.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
• Hands-on shopfloor digitalization experience
• Experience in system configuration, debugging, monitoring, and support
• Understanding of data security, data protection, and industrial IT standards
• Ability to support pilot use-cases, PoCs, and digital rollout activities
• Experience conducting user trainings and technical workshops
• Good communication and coordination skills with cross-functional teams

Qualifications & Experience

Education

BE / B.Tech in Engineering (Computer / Electronics / IT / Mechanical / Industrial or related fields)

Experience

• 4-7 years of experience in MES, shopfloor IT, or manufacturing digitalization
• Hands-on experience working in automotive or manufacturing plant environments

Preferred / Added Advantage Skills

• Experience with Palantir Foundry (highly preferred)
• Knowledge of SAP (ME / MII / ERP integration exposure is a plus)
• Exposure to production data, traceability systems, or test systems
• Understanding of OT / IT integration in manufacturing
• Experience supporting global or multi-plant digital solutions

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

HELLA India Lighting Ltd.

Saini Neha

Derabassi - Punjab