Automation Engineer

Faurecia; San Luis Potosí; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia in Mexico seeks an automation technician with 2+ years in automotive environments. You will support machinery uptime, verify PLC code, and safeguard control systems. The role covers backups for robotic and CNC assets, and using PDCA/LSS to boost efficiency and reliability.

You will work with Siemens/Allen‑Bradley platforms and machine vision tools, and coordinate with production to reduce downtime and improve lifecycle performance.

Qualifications

• Diploma/ degree in industrial engineering or manufacturing engineering.
• 2+ years in the automotive industry.
• Advanced PLC/HMI platform proficiency (Siemens/Allen‑Bradley).
• Basic to intermediate Beckhoff, Omron and Mitsubishi PLC knowledge.
• Experience with machine vision systems (Cognex/Keyence).
• Ability to create system backups and disk images.
• Knowledge of maintenance practices and safety/environmental aspects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to resolve machinery downtime across manufacturing areas.
• Verify PLC programs to ensure system integrity and safety.
• Identify components affecting reliability and lifecycle performance.
• Monitor automation-related actions and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain backup procedures for Bosch, Serra, robotic systems and CNC equipment.
• Analyze daily performance, perform root-cause investigations using PDCA/LSS.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Automotive experience

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI platforms

Beckhoff PLC

Omron PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Machine vision (Cognex/Keyence)

Backup/imaging/disks

Maintenance practices

Education

Diploma/degree in industrial engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC/TIA Portal

Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI

Beckhoff

Omron

Mitsubishi PLC

Cognex/Keyence vision

Backup imaging tools

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

• Diploma/ degree in industrial engineering or manufacturing engineering
• 2+ years in the automotive industry
• Advanced proficiency in Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI platforms (TIA Portal, WinCC, Simotion, Safety Systems, etc.)
• Basic to intermediate proficiency in Beckhoff, Omron, and Mitsubishi PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience with machine vision systems such as Cognex, Keyence, and related technologies.
• Ability to create system backups, hard drive images, and disk clones.
• Knowledge of predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance practices for industrial machinery and equipment
• Basic understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment, and environmental aspect/impact management.

Your Mission, Roles And Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to resolve machinery and equipment downtime across manufacturing areas.
• Verify PLC programs to ensure system integrity and eliminate unauthorized bypass conditions that could compromise equipment protection and control monitoring.
• Identify critical components and conditions impacting equipment reliability and lifecycle performance.
• Monitor and follow up on automation-related actions and improvement initiatives reported by production supervisors.
• Maintain and execute backup procedures for Bosch, Serra, robotic systems, Trumpf power supplies, CNC laser equipment, and other automation assets.
• Analyze daily performance results, conduct root cause investigations, and apply PDCA, Lean Six Sigma (LSS), and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and equipment reliability.

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: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action:use less, use betteranduse longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

Why join us

FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.
With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.
In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.
FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com