Automation Engineer

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.You'll have...High School Diploma or GEDOne or more years of technical work experience and troubleshooting in a Manufacturing or an OEM Tooling environmentEven better, you may have...Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation, Controls or Robotics EngineeringTechnical certification in Robot / Automation and ControlsThree or more years of automotive experienceOne or more years of experience with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)Validated experience managing a unionized work forceDemonstrated skill with automotive controls and roboticsYou may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverageFlexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $72,480-121,440.This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.For more information on salary and benefits, click here: Visa sponsorship 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.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.#LI-Onsite#LI-JL1In this position...You will have oversight over maintenance and engineering operations, optimizing the assembly process through the collaboration of skilled trades work groups.What you'll do...Oversee production controls systems and associated systemsConduct root cause analysis of downtime issues to prevent recurrence (4D process)Analyze equipment performance and work to improve efficiencies; actively participate in Constraint Review ProcessLead oversight of controls and automation to include:Indirect supervision of electrical trades and electrical technicians supporting production and facilities operations.Robot, Automation and controls changes associated with process tooling and equipment. Includes programming and logic changes.Work with ME/PE to launch new programs or equipment, optimize Automation and Controls systems for process toolingProvide input to MPS for weekend and shutdown maintenance planningWork any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekendsWork collaboratively with Skilled Trades to create modern solutions and pursue new technologiesFull timePosting Date: