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Controls Engineer

FORVIA Interiors
Louisville, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/16/2027

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.

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

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

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

*This position is not eligible now or in the future for Visa sponsorship*

Pay: $84,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $84,000 - $110,000

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