Robotic Technician
Forvia · Simpsonville, KY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level controls role at Forvia (automotive) in Simpsonville, KY. Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial robots or automated manufacturing equipment.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause, PLC, Robotics, Automation
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How this role compares
Against 221 other live controls postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $97k–$130k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 59%
- ✓ PLC 58%
- ✓ Robotics 35%
- ✓ Root cause 25%
- Union environment 24%
- Team leadership 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, New product launch, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at Forvia
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Forvia in Simpsonville
1 other open role at this site.
- Production Supervisor · Production · Supervisor
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Qualifications
- ✓Associate degree, technical diploma, skilled-trades certification, or equivalent practical experience in robotics, automation, electrical technology, mechatronics, industrial maintenance, or a related field.
- ✓Hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial robots or automated manufacturing equipment.
- ✓Experience with PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
- ✓Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including the ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot industrial control circuits.
- ✓Working knowledge of sensors, motors, drives, safety circuits, pneumatic systems, and industrial automation equipment.
- ✓Ability to diagnose equipment problems systematically and perform repairs in a fast-paced production environment.
- ✓Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Experience supporting automation or robotics in an automotive manufacturing environment.
- ✓Experience programming, teaching, troubleshooting, or recovering industrial robots.
- ✓Siemens PLC experience.
- ✓Experience with automated assembly equipment, conveyors, testing systems, or Poka-Yoke/error-proofing systems.
- ✓Experience supporting equipment launches, installations, or major equipment modifications.
- ✓Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, root-cause analysis, and preventive maintenance practices.
I would specifically call out Siemens as preferred, not required . Your Seating overview says FORVIA Seating facilities heavily use Siemens controls, while also noting that Siemens talent is harder to find in the U.S. than Allen-Bradley talent. Making Siemens mandatory would unnecessarily shrink your candidate pool.