Automation Control Engineer

FORVIA; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

FORVIA is seeking a Controls Engineer to deliver controls and electrical engineering support for the UAP cell and plant-wide initiatives. You will troubleshoot equipment, improve uptime, and assist maintenance with problem-solving methodologies to meet plant objectives.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLCs, AutoCAD design work, and Allen-Bradley programming, along with leadership in automation projects and cross-functional collaboration to ensure safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or technical discipline, or 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Must have manufacturing experience.
• AutoCAD—electrical and mechanical; Allen Bradley software and programming experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide controls and manufacturing engineering support to assigned UAP areas and plant-wide initiatives.
• Support Quality Department and Quality Engineer as required.
• Support Maintenance in equipment troubleshooting to reduce downtime.
• Review processes for safety, quality and production efficiency.
• Provide and update parts drawings (mechanical and electrical) to maintenance.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

AutoCAD

Allen Bradley

PLC troubleshooting

Automation leadership

Automation tools

Team collaboration

Communication

Ethics and integrity

Education

B.S. in Engineering or technical discipline

5+ years Manufacturing Engineer experience

Tools

AutoCAD – electrical and mechanical

Allen Bradley software & programming

Job description

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.

FORVIA, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Overall responsibilities and duties:

The Controls Engineer will provide controls and electrical engineering support to the assigned UAP cell and maintenance efforts. They will become an expert to assist maintenance in supporting the plant UAP through trouble shooting and problem-solving methodologies. They will aim to eliminate down time and decrease quality defects to the customers. They will be required to write, create, and modify programs to meet the plant objectives.

The main missions of the role are:

• Provide controls and manufacturing engineering support to assigned UAP areas and plant wide initiatives
• Provide support to the Quality Department and Quality Engineer as required
• Provide support to the Maintenance Department in equipment trouble shooting to reduce and eliminate downtime
• Review processes and procedures on an on-going basis for safety, quality and production efficiency
• Assist in other UAP support as assigned
• Participate in Hoshin and Continuous Improvement events as assigned
• Participate as TS16949 and/or ISO 14001 Internal Audits as assigned

Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Maintenance to minimize down-time
• Maintain PFMEA and all downstream documents for minor changes
• Provide input into PFMEA generation for new programs
• Provide justification for standards changes
• QRQC’s – supporting quality for customer issues
• Provide and update parts drawing (mechanical and electrical) to maintenance
• Provide input into EO meetings
• 5-S of plant
• Provide justification of major purchases for Core Group to manager
• Stay informed of environmental aspects
• Follow procedures and work to eliminate or reduce the PFMEA ratings as relates to position and/or department
• Stay informed of quality issues and opportunities related to position and/or department
• Follow procedures and corrective actions to eliminate or reduce PPM’s
• Complete all other duties and tasks as assigned management

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Minimum education level: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Technical Discipline; or 5 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer

Experience:

• Must have manufacturing experience
• AutoCAD – electrical and mechanical; Allen Bradley software and programming experience

Skills and competencies:

• Ability to troubleshoot PLC programs
• Experience leading and managing automation of a manufacturing process
• Knowledge and expertise on automation tools and machinery/technologies
• Collaborates well with others
• Open-mindedness, Drive, Accountability
• Excellent communications skills
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management