Automation Engineer – Robotics & Process Optimization

Faurecia; Saline (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia is seeking an Automation Engineer in Saline, MI to develop and support automation cells within production environments. You will work with project managers, suppliers, and maintenance to ensure standards are met and downtime is minimized.

The role requires 3–5 years in automation within manufacturing, and a bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred. Candidates with robot programming experience (Fanuc, ABB, UR) and knowledge of tooling and electrical schematics will excel.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in automation in manufacturing engineering department or automation design or robot programming.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.
• Hands-on experience with robot programming and automated tooling.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation cells in saline facilities, ensuring mechanical, robotic, and electrical standards.
• Support shop floor programs for mechanical tooling, robot programming, electrical troubleshooting, cycle-time improvements, and machine debugging.
• Collaborate with maintenance to develop preventive maintenance for automation cells and lead technicians in tasks.
• Coordinate with automation teams to share best practices and align deployments of new systems.
• Follow up technical files, design studies, startup testing, and maintenance readiness for supplier-integrated automation.

Skills

Robot programming

Camera verification software

Mechanical tooling knowledge

Electrical schematic

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Forvia is seeking an Automation Engineer in Saline, MI to develop and support automation cells within production environments. You will work with project managers, suppliers, and maintenance to ensure standards are met and downtime is minimized.

The role requires 3–5 years in automation within manufacturing, and a bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred. Candidates with robot programming experience (Fanuc, ABB, UR) and knowledge of tooling and electrical schematics will excel.