Automation Engineer: PLC, Vision & Continuous Improvement

Faurecia South Africa; San Luis Potosí; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Forvia is seeking an industrial engineering professional to support automation across our manufacturing footprint. The role focuses on reducing downtime, validating PLC programs, and enhancing reliability with Lean Six Sigma methods.

The candidate will work with Siemens/Allen-Bradley platforms and vision systems, contributing to a high-performance, safety-conscious production environment. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, backup procedures, and collaboration with production teams

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Industrial engineering

Automotive industry experience

PDCA / Lean Six Sigma

Hazard identification & risk awareness

Educación

Diploma/degree in industrial engineering or manufacturing engineering

Herramientas

Siemens & Allen-Bradley PLC & HMI (TIA Portal, WinCC)

Beckhoff, Omron & Mitsubishi PLC

Cognex & Keyence vision systems

Backup imaging & disk cloning

Descripción del empleo

Forvia is seeking an industrial engineering professional to support automation across our manufacturing footprint. The role focuses on reducing downtime, validating PLC programs, and enhancing reliability with Lean Six Sigma methods.

The candidate will work with Siemens/Allen-Bradley platforms and vision systems, contributing to a high-performance, safety-conscious production environment. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, backup procedures, and collaboration with production teams