Automation Specialist

Job Description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

The role of an automation engineer is to participate in the (TPM) for all equipment and facilities, focusing on the automation domain and PLC software applied to the equipment.

Electrical control line of the equipment
PLC program line of the equipment.
Pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical system lines of the equipment
Identify and develop technical control parameters.
Identify and develop hardware and software improvements aimed at making operations more efficient.
Contribute to project launches to define the technical specifications for modifications in the manufacturing and installation of equipment, as well as follow-up for continuous improvement.
Identify and develop standards for equipment care and repair.
Use and enforce the use of work uniform according to established regulations.
Provide support to the production line for difficult or unfamiliar maintenance cases.
Respect and enforce the code of ethics and Forvia's administration code.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, and/or technical career or in-house development.

Advanced English

Experience in:

Automotive Industry

Manufacturing/Production Cutting and sewing processes (Desirable)

Required technical skills: Management of APQP (desirable), Suppliers, AutoCAD, interpretation of drawings (automotive type), product specifications, Time and Motion studies, Machines and tools.

Management of PLCs, vision sensors, frequency drives, design and calculation of electrical panels, communication protocols, analysis and logical thinking for troubleshooting.

Leadership and behavioral competencies required: Conflict management Motivation Listening Customer focus Results-oriented

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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.