Automation & PLC Controls Technician

Forvia-1; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia is seeking a Controls Technician to provide controls and electrical engineering support across the UAP cell and maintenance teams in our Indiana facility. You will become the expert on controls engineering, troubleshoot to minimize downtime, and modify programs to meet plant objectives.

The role requires experience or a degree in engineering/technical discipline, plus hands-on work with automotive manufacturing processes, AutoCAD electrical, and Allen-Bradley systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical discipline or 5 years of relevant experience.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with PLCs and electrical control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide controls engineering support plant-wide.
• Troubleshoot PLC programs and reduce downtime.
• Maintain PFMEA and related documentation.
• Assist in continuous improvement and audits as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Allen-Bradley

AutoCAD electrical

Electrical systems

Root cause analysis

Manufacturing processes

Team communication

Continuous Improvement

Open communication

Education

Engineering degree or technical discipline

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen-Bradley tooling

Job description

Forvia is seeking a Controls Technician to provide controls and electrical engineering support across the UAP cell and maintenance teams in our Indiana facility. You will become the expert on controls engineering, troubleshoot to minimize downtime, and modify programs to meet plant objectives.

The role requires experience or a degree in engineering/technical discipline, plus hands-on work with automotive manufacturing processes, AutoCAD electrical, and Allen-Bradley systems.