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Controls Engineer

Faurecia
Louisville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/16/2026
## Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people. ## Your mission, roles and responsibilities Position Summary: The Process/Controls Engineer provides controls / electrical engineering support to the assigned UAP cell and assists maintenance in supporting the plant through trouble shooting / problem solving methodologies to eliminate down time and decrease quality defects to the customer. The Process/Control Engineer will also write / create / modify programs to meet the plant objectives as well as maintain warranty and OEM liabilities. Responsibilities: • Contribute to the Engineering Change Management process • Responsible for the process design and implementation • Support continuous improvement • Support production through problem solving and participation in QRCI process • Assist production with trouble shooting and programming • Behave in accordance with our values as established in Faurecia’s code of ethics and code of management. • Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management. Automation/Controls Responsibilities: • Trouble shooting and programming PLC’s – preferably Siemens • Trouble shooting and programming vision inspection systems • Robotics – Linear and articulating • Lean – assembly line balancing, visual factory, Kanban Process design: • Define cycle time in line with takt time and standard operations • Integrate ergonomics principles in line design • Release manufacturing process documents • Issue process flowcharts • Conduct process FMEA • Support updating plant layout • Follow-up prototype builds • Get support from relevant technology experts or support functions Process implementation: • Ensure equipment delivery and installation in the plant for continuous improvement • Carry out process activity analysis • Implement improvement action plans • Participate in equipment reception process • Capitalize on lessons learned and provide best practices ## Your profile and competencies to succeed Knowledge / Skills: • Strong communication skills - ability to interface with other functions – and work with employees at all levels of the organization • Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and multi-task • Strong analytical and problem-solving skilled • Must be very knowledgeable in Process and Manufacturing methods Education / Experience: • At least 5 years’ experience in automotive manufacturing, including one position in Manufacturing Engineering • Preferably a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or technical discipline • Trained in Faurecia Excellence System • Auto CAD, Electrical and mechanical, Multiple controls logic languages software programming, robot programming, robot programming • Proficient level of English ## 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.

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