Controls Engineer

faurecia S.A.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for career development

Access to training through FORVIA University

Commitment to CO2 Net Zero

Job summary

faurecia S.A. is seeking a Process/Controls Engineer in Louisville, Kentucky, to provide engineering support, improve processes and eliminate downtime. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of automotive manufacturing experience and a degree in electrical engineering.

This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for career development within a large global automotive supplier and a commitment to sustainable mobility.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in automotive manufacturing, including one position in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Trained in Faurecia Excellence System.
• Proficient level of English.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Engineering Change Management process.
• Responsible for process design and implementation.
• Support continuous improvement through QRCI process.
• Trouble shooting and programming PLCs – preferably Siemens.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledge in Process and Manufacturing methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or technical discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Multiple controls logic languages software programming

Robot programming

Job description

Forvia – Process/Controls Engineer

Position Summary: The Process/Controls Engineer provides controls/electrical engineering support to the assigned UAP cell and assists maintenance in supporting the plant through trouble shooting/problem solving methodologies to eliminate down time and decrease quality defects to the customer. The Process/Control Engineer will also write/create/modify programs to meet the plant objectives as well as maintain warranty and OEM liabilities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Engineering Change Management process
• Responsible for the process design and implementation
• Support continuous improvement
• Support production through problem solving and participation in the QRCI process
• Assist production with trouble shooting and programming
• Behave in accordance with our values as established in Faurecia’s code of ethics and code of management
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management

Automation/Controls Responsibilities

• Trouble shooting and programming PLCs – preferably Siemens
• Trouble shooting and programming vision inspection systems
• Robotics – Linear and articulating
• Lean – assembly line balancing, visual factory, Kanban

Process Design

• Define cycle time in line with takt time and standard operations
• Integrate ergonomics principles in line design
• Release manufacturing process documents
• Issue process flowcharts
• Conduct process FMEA
• Support updating plant layout
• Follow-up prototype builds
• Get support from relevant technology experts or support functions

Process Implementation

• Ensure equipment delivery and installation in the plant for continuous improvement
• Carry out process activity analysis
• Implement improvement action plans
• Participate in equipment reception process
• Capitalize on lessons learned and provide best practices

Profile and Competencies

Knowledge / Skills

• Strong communication skills – ability to interface with other functions – and work with employees at all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be very knowledgeable in Process and Manufacturing methods

Education / Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in automotive manufacturing, including one position in Manufacturing Engineering
• Preferably a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or technical discipline
• Trained in Faurecia Excellence System
• AutoCAD, Electrical and mechanical, Multiple controls logic languages software programming, robot programming
• Proficient level of English

Benefits

• Engaging and dynamic environment to contribute to sustainable mobility technology development
• Opportunities for career development within a large global automotive supplier
• Learning environment with access to training through FORVIA University
• Multicultural environment that values diversity and inclusion, with gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans
• Commitment to CO2 Net Zero with SBTI Net-Zero Standard certification