Automation Controls Engineer

Description

At Ford Motor Company we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrows transportation.

As part of our Manufacturing team youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means were continually seeking diligent driven performers who think creatively to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

In this position...

You will manage controls deliverables from simultaneous engineering through program launch ensuring the implementation of standard software and hardware architectures.

Responsibilities

What youll do...

• Lead the assembly and machining controls engineering deliverables for Powertrain and Vehicle programs from simultaneous engineering through program launch for all Global sites.
• Implement and apply standard software and hardware controls architectures across all programs/plants following the Ford controls specifications.
• Ensure the identification and capture of lessons learned along with their application to new programs as well as the impact to existing strategies and standards.
• Lead simultaneous engineering meetings with Tier I suppliers to orchestrate controls program reviews with all interested parties.
• Participate in management program reviews and represent the controls organization in commodity discussions.
• Drive the controls organization to resolve issues including feasibility timing cost and workload.
• Handle current scope program responsibilities.
• Deliver new model program work for various Powertrain and vehicle programs supporting and working at any Ford manufacturing facility.
• Travel up to 30% during peak program times.
• Work off shift as the need arises during peak program install and launch times
• Support plant shutdown activities for retooled and new equipment

Qualifications

Youll have...

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Industrial or Electrical preferrred)
• Five or more years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Direct program experience with assembly and machining controls architectures (hardware/software)

Even better you may have...

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering
• Experience in controls engineering with strong ability to quickly learn and apply controls knowledge.
• Applied experience in Structured Control Language (SCL)
• Including FC/FB Editing and creation
• Extensive software programming experience - Siemens based preferred
• Validated programming capabilities with Siemens Schneider Bosch Allen Bradley PLCs and with CNC/Motion controls systems
• Hands-on knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and fix PLC CNC robot vision and other automation issues
• Demonstrated skill in cell machining systems and integration of CNC controls gantries and auxiliary equipment
• Knowledge of assembly and machining RFID systems including complexity management and QOS strategies
• Knowledge of international electrical/safety standards (ULcUL CSA ISO IEC etc) and familiarity with internal/external safety processes (risk assessments PSS coordinated safety etc.)
• Able to read electrical pneumatic and hydraulic prints and design electrical pneumatic and hydraulic prints
• Understanding of communication network architectures and field bus protocols
• Extensive knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering IT standard footprint applications such as FIS QLSM QWX GPTS QDAS OBL PDS etc.
• Familiarity with program delivery elements from the cost study phase to launch
• Process engineering knowledge including Program deliverables/timing and plant operational impact of controls designs
• Experience interacting with senior management process engineering safety IT and plant production/maintenance teams
• Self-starter self-directed with extremely good influential organizational and interpersonal skills
• Robust manufacturing background with heavy emphasis on production related controls experience
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead in the technical aspects of the role
• One or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• Experience using problem-solving skills within FMEA DOE DMAIC 5D 8D processes

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:
Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $65100-$109300.

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74300-$124500.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86600-$144900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99100-$166200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is available for this position (TN-Visa only).

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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