Controls Engineer

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your Mission, Roles And Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the Plant Controls Engineer are to:

• Support new and current automation projects in Blue Springs
• Work on shop floor for programs supporting Mechanical tooling, Robotics programming, Electrical troubleshooting, Cycle time improvements, and Machine debugging
• Work with the Maintenance department to develop Preventive Maintenance for automation cells, and lead techs to perform these tasks
• Lead minor automation upgrades to serial programs with focus on reducing non-ergo friendly operations, reducing MOD, etc.
• Interface with the Automation team in FIS, BG, sharing best practices, aligning deployments of new systems
• Autonomously carry out the follow up of the technical files, design studies, startup testing, and maintenance readiness of the automatic functions integrated by the suppliers in the production equipment
• Pro-active behavior for the acquisition, the development, and the sharing of technical competencies
• Coach and develop technician knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and controls diagnosis
• Maintain backup program archive to recover from breakdowns
• Minimize equipment downtime and perform continuous improvement actions to improve TRS on overall production system
• Support commitments established in the ISO 14001 Environmental Policy
• Conform to requirements established in Blue Springs Plant ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) procedure and work instructions
• Ensure members in assigned area(s) of responsibility conform to relevant EMS requirements
• Support environmental programs to achieve objectives and targets
• Follow values established within Being Faurecia. Act with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as with autonomy and accountability
• Act in accordance with the behaviors established in Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management
• Assist with any additional tasks as assigned by the company
• Follow industry standard LOTO procedures
• To consult ISO 14001 and 45001 Management System Responsibilities and Authorities please refer to: NAO-C-LSE-5802 Authority and responsibility matrix for HSE Management system in the NAO FIS library
  
  
  

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Authorities

Position Specifications:

• Manage, coordinate, and implement through inhouse or contractors
• Alter or create documentation to work cell and associated areas
• Change machine programs
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Three to five years of experience with automation in Manufacturing Engineering department or automation design and robot programming
• Strong mechanical knowledge of tooling (EOAT, Sonics, Bowl feeders, Slides, Sensors, etc.)
• Electrical schematic
• Robot programming (Fanuc, AAB, UR)
• Camera verification software (Cognex, Keyence, Sick, etc.)
• Able to coach and share personal knowledge to others
• Understanding of Automotive Interior processes and technologies is a plus
• Good technical skills on product and process
• Strong communication skills
• International mindset
• Proficient level of English required
  
  
  

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.
  
  
  

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 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.