Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Forvia is seeking a dedicated Controls Engineer to join our dynamic team at the Madison, MS seating plant. This role will involve monitoring, installation, and troubleshooting of control systems, ensuring smooth operations, and supporting ongoing plant projects. As a key member of the Forvia team, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of electrical, PLC, and overall plant operations.

Overall responsibilities and duties:

Monitoring and Installation of control systems and work in plant including installations, projects and routine troubleshooting.  To implement and suggest continuous improvement ideas concerning electrical, plc and overall plant operations while inputting feedback as a member of the Faurecia Team.

The main missions of the role are:

    Testing, maintaining and modifying existing Siemens Step 7/TIA Portal systems; 

    Analyzing data and presenting findings in written reports; 

    Implementation of new projects; including line balancing, performing Hosin’s, PFMEAS, line balancing and control plan updates. 

    Working collaboratively with process engineers, operations, maintenance and other internal staff; 

    Training of electrical, plc’s and specialty equipment to increase maintenance abilities; 

    Troubleshooting and problem-solving; 

    Serves as technical expert/resource to the manufacturing plant maintenance departments, Technical Support Group and Technical Support Representatives for the commercial dealer systems 

    Writing PLC programs and test procedures; 

    Represents the company in contacts with outside suppliers of equipment, services and systems 

    Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management.

    And all other responsibilities deemed by Engineering
 

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience 

Experience:
Minimum 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the automotive sector.
Experience in industrial production settings with a strong focus on control systems.
Skills & Competencies:

Proficiency in Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal.
Experience with WinCC.
Strong knowledge of production system efficiency basics.
Familiarity with project management processes.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.

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.