Robotic Specialist

Faurecia Services Groupe; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia, a global automotive technology leader, is seeking a Robotic Specialist to design, develop, program, test, and integrate robotic systems across our production facilities. The role involves collaborating with process engineers, welding specialists and quality teams, and requires travel to plants as needed.

You will assemble equipment, set up safety and robot parameters, create welding and material‑handling programs, integrate PLC communication, and verify system performance.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical welding degree or 5 years robot programming/welding experience.
• Proficient manual GMAW and GTAW welding.
• Experience programming Fanuc and Yaskawa robots.
• Welding exhaust components a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and setup equipment and tooling.
• Safety setup for robots using Fanuc DCS or Yaskawa FSU.
• Set up PLC communication with peripheral equipment.
• Create robotic jobs for welding and material handling.
• Configure robotic parameters like TCP, payload, and Mastering.
• Test and debug robotic communications with PLC.
• Install welding packages from SKS, Miller, Lincoln, Fronius.
• Verify function through dimensional checks and acceptance.

Skills

GMAW

GTAW

Fanuc programming

Yaskawa programming

Education

2 year technical degree in Welding

5 years of on the job robot programming and welding experience

Job description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The Robotic Specialist is responsible to design, develop, program, test, and integrate robotic systems to perform tasks efficiently and safely across our production facilities. This position will be required to travel to plants working with plant process engineer, welding specialist, and quality engineers to re-qualify equipment set-up and functionality.

Main responsabilities:

• Assembly and setup of equipment and tooling.
• Robotic Safety setup using Fanuc DCS or Yaskawa FSU.
• Setting up Communication with PLC and peripheral equipment.
• Create new robotic jobs for welding and Material handling.
• Setup of basic robotic parameters (Mastering, Payload, TCP, cubes and ether-net I/O).
• Setup new tooling configurations in equipment HMI and insure proper function.
• Test Robotic communications and Debug with PLC.
• Install welding package using SKS, Miller, Lincoln and Fronius Welding equipment.
• Adjust Welding path or Tooling as needed based on dimensional requirements and Cut/Etch results.
• Function test Equipment and safety devices for machine runoff and final acceptance.
• Identify technical risks and propose innovative solutions

Your profile and competencies to succeed

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• 2 year technical degree in Welding or 5 years of on the job robot programming and welding experience
• Manual GMAW and GTAW skills are necessary
• Fanuc and Yaskawa robot programming experience
• Welding experience of exhaust components a plus

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action:use less, use betteranduse longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.

With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow.Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com