Automotive Controls Engineer: PLC, Robotics & CI

RiseMe; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia is seeking a Controls Engineer to deliver and maintain manufacturing process controls across assigned programs. You will troubleshoot, design, and implement control systems to enhance quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.

Collaboration with maintenance, Quality, and suppliers is essential for success. The role requires strong problem solving, English fluency, and experience in automotive manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Faurecia Excellence System training.
• Manufacturing or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, trouble shoot, develop, design and implement manufacturing process controls for all assigned programs to ensure high quality, productivity, and cost efficiencies.
• Provide plant-wide controls engineering support and engineering reports as needed.
• Support the Quality Department on customer issues and during QRCI.
• Provide support to the maintenance department in equipment trouble shooting to eliminate downtime.
• Train production and maintenance personnel in the proper operation and maintenance of controls applicable to safe and proper machine operation
• Regularly review processes and procedures for safety, quality and production efficiency, including vendor controls and machine process quality
• Maintain PFMEA and all downstream documents for minor changes.
• Provide justification for standards changes.
• Provide / update parts drawing (mechanical and electrical) to maintenance.

Skills

Teamwork

Results-driven

Communication

Multitasking

English

Analytical

Problem solving

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Allen-Bradley

Robot programming

Electrical engineering knowledge

Job description

Forvia is seeking a Controls Engineer to deliver and maintain manufacturing process controls across assigned programs. You will troubleshoot, design, and implement control systems to enhance quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.

Collaboration with maintenance, Quality, and suppliers is essential for success. The role requires strong problem solving, English fluency, and experience in automotive manufacturing.