Robotics Engineer

FORVIA; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

FORVIA, a global automotive technology leader, seeks a Robotic Welding Engineer to drive productivity, quality, and cost-improvement across the Toledo facility. You will support existing operations and new product launches, coordinating equipment improvements and leading continuous improvement efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (or 10 years as a process technician) and strong PLC/robotic control skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent is preferred or 10 years as a process technician.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate equipment improvements to meet manufacturing, maintainability and HSE requirements for robots.
• Plan development aspects of customer and facility related projects.
• Improve downtime, TRS, and safety through engineered solutions.
• Develop standards for equipment repair, spare parts, setup, and operations.
• Support production teams in continuous improvement activities.
• Lead projects targeting cost reductions, safety, ergonomics, change-over, standardization, productivity and quality.

Skills

PLC Technologies

Robotic Technologies

Troubleshooting

Ladder Logic

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Technology/Information Technology or equivalent

10 years as a process technician (alternative)

Job description

FORVIA, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Overall responsibilities and duties:

The primary purpose of the Robotic Welding Engineer is to drive and support productivity, quality, cost improvement, and safety goals established for the facility. They will be responsible for supporting existing business as well as new product launches.

The main missions of the role are:

• Coordinate equipment improvements to assure manufacturing, maintainability and HSE requirements are met on all technical equipment including robots
• Plan all development aspects of customer and facility related projects
• Contribute to minimizing down time and improve TRS
• Facilitate project integrity and success against identified agreed goals
• Identify and develop standards for equipment repair, spare parts inventory, set up, and operations
• Facilitate and support production teams in continuous improvement activities
• Develop and implement projects targeted on cost reductions, safety, ergonomics, change-over, standardization, productivity, and product quality improvements
• Facilitate new product launches and engineering change activities. This includes product quotations, equipment and tool purchasing, line manning and balancing, writing of capital appropriations requests, development of quality, and production documentation (process flows, FMEA’s, work instructions, line layouts, BOS charts, budgetary tracking)
• Coach Process Technicians, GAP Leaders and Manufacturing Associates on process trouble shooting, set-up of robots and equipment, validating correct process control, using proper gauging processes and procedures, and other equipment and process related technical skills needed to safely produce good parts
• Support QRCI process to take an active role in the identification of root-cause problems and take a leadership role in the implementation of short-term containment actions and long term permanent corrective actions

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Minimum education level: Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Technology, Information Technology or equivalent is preferred OR 10 years as a process technician and commitment to further education

Skills and competencies:

PLC Technologies

Robotic Technologies

• Knowledge to design and integrate into systems new and existing
• Ability to troubleshoot
• Create PLC application code using ladder logic, structured text, and ascii
• Create HMI applications via GUI and scripting
• Oversee production and implementation of designed systems
• Responsible for continuous improvement of design process
• Ability to program and troubleshoot servo control systems
• Ability to connect and troubleshoot, program new logic
• Knowledge of servo control systems and devices
• Ability to setup modify job structure
• Knowledge of PM procedures and TCP setup
• Ability to create concurrent sub routines for multi axis cells
• Ability to troubleshoot and remap I/O
• Ability to create and trouble shoot ladder logic
• Build user interface using IF panel builder
• Have an understanding of FSU & DCS safety systems
• In depth knowledge of controller electrical systems
• Basic understanding of speed reducers and harmonic drives
• Knowledge of welding, material handling, and plasma cutting applications

Visa Sponsorship not offered for this position now or in the future.

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 better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

FORVIA is an automotive technology group at the heart of smarter and more sustainable mobility. We bring together expertise in electronics, clean mobility, lighting, interiors, seating, and lifecycle solutions to drive change in the automotive industry.

With a history stretching back more than a century, we are the 7th largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June 2022, we became the 1st global automotive group to be certified with the SBTI Net-Zero Standard. We have committed to reach CO2 Net Zero by no later than 2045.

As technological innovation and the need for sustainability transform the automotive industry, we are ideally positioned to deliver solutions that will enhance the lives of road-users everywhere.