Faurecia Interior Systems

Automation Engineer

Faurecia Interior Systems • $75K — $95K *
Auburn Hills, MI 48326In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years in automation within manufacturing or design/robot programming
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred
  • Strong technical skills in product/process
  • Exceptional communication abilities
  • International mindset with proficiency in English

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with project managers to develop and verify automation cells
  • Support mechanical tooling, robot programming, and electrical troubleshooting on the shop floor
  • Develop and lead preventive maintenance for automation technology with the maintenance department
  • Drive automation upgrades focused on ergonomics and efficiency
  • Interface with global automation teams to share best practices
  • Oversee technical file follow-up, design studies, and startup testing of supplier-integrated systems
  • Cultivate and share technical knowledge while coaching process technicians
  • Implement continuous improvement strategies to reduce equipment downtime

Benefits

  • Work in a dynamic manufacturing environment
  • Opportunity to lead automation projects
  • Possibility for international collaboration
  • Gain exposure to advanced technologies in automation
  • Personal and professional development through coaching and knowledge sharing
Full Job Description
Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Responsibilities:
  • Work with project managers to help develop automation cells being implemented into saline. Verifying Suppliers are following Mechanical, Robotic & Electrical standards
  • Work on shop floor for programs supporting Mechanical tooling, Robot programming, Electrical troubleshooting, Cycle time improvements, and Machine debugging
  • Work with 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 lead process techs
  • Minimize equipment downtime and perform continues improvement actions to improve TRS on overall production system.
  • Assist with any additional tasks as assigned by the company


Your profile and competencies to succeed

Education / Experience:
  • 3-5 years of experience in automation in manufacturing engineering department or automation design or robot programming
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred
  • Good technical skills on product and process
  • Strong communication skills
  • International mindset
  • Proficient level of English required


Knowledge / Skills:
  • Strong mechanical knowledge of tooling (EOAT, Sonics, Bowl feeders, Slides, Sensors, etc....)
  • Electrical schematic
  • Robot programming (Fanuc, ABB, UR)
  • Camera verification software (Cognex, Keyence, Sick, etc....)
  • Able to coach and share personal knowledge to others


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

About Faurecia Interior Systems

Faurecia Interior Systems is a global automotive supplier that specializes in interior systems and components. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Faurecia Interior Systems offers a wide range of products, including seats, instrument panels, and door panels. The company operates over 100 manufacturing sites and 15 R&D centers worldwide. Faurecia Interior Systems is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, such as using recycled materials and reducing waste.
Learn more about Faurecia Interior Systems
Size
100,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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