Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Job Description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

• Lead and execute automation of production processes within an Industry 4.0 environment.
• Design, develop, and integrate software enhancements and technical control parameters, ensuring alignment with customer and operational requirements.
• Program, commission, troubleshoot, and integrate PLC-based control systems on the plant floor.
• Ensure reliability and continuous improvement of automated equipment through the implementation of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) practices.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electronics, Automation, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the automotive industry or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Experience with automation tools, robotics, SAP, and data automation–oriented languages such as SQL, Python, ABAP, and SAP Building.
• Proven experience managing and leading personnel.
• Development of custom scripts to connect and integrate different platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Siemens environments: TIA Portal (S7‑ / S7‑) and WinCC for industrial applications.
• Electrical schematics: Strong capability in the interpretation and development of electrical drawings and control diagrams.
• Machine Vision: Hands-on experience configuring and commissioning Keyence (IV / CV‑X series) or Cognex (In‑Sight) vision systems.
• Traceability systems: Proven ability to generate and transmit print strings (ZPL commands) directly from PLCs to Zebra printers.
• Industrial communication protocols: In-depth knowledge of Profinet, Profibus, AS‑i, and IO‑Link networks.

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 , 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 , 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 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.

Why join us

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 , people in 43 countries. You'll find our technology in around 1 out of 2 vehicles produced anywhere in the world.

In June , 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 .

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.