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Ford

Manufacturing Engineer

Ford
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onsite mid full-time Chihuahua, CHIH

First indexed 21 Sept 2026

Description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Chihuahua, Mexico.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering and experience with automation systems, including PLCs, robots, and variable frequency drives.

Responsibilities:

  • Use Vis Plant monitoring software to review cycle times of automation and follow up on automation projects and installations
  • Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems supporting day-to-day production issues
  • Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements
  • Define, design, and maintain the plant controls strategy
  • Review, approve, and load machine controls software
  • Conduct Machine Acceptance for new and retooled equipment
  • Review and approve technical drawings
  • Prepare projects to improve machine controls and issue PIRs and orders
  • Conduct technical reviews of recaps
  • Provide technical support for energy efficiency activities
  • Coordinate and support vendor installations in the plant

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • 2+ years of related experience
  • Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls (RSLogix)
  • Electrical background (electrician or technician)
  • Experience with Allen Bradley Panel View, AB Servo, and AB VFD drives
  • Familiarity with VFDs, Armor starts, encoders, and network/Ethernet controls
  • Strong problem-solving skills, including 8Ds, FMEAs, and DMAICs
  • Ability to independently troubleshoot all body equipment
  • Fanuc robot experience
  • Kawasaki programming, RS Logics, Microsoft Office
  • PLC experience
  • Ability to read prints, AutoCAD, interpret and modify electrical schematics
  • Experienced in laser burning
  • Strong understanding of conveyors system programming and body tooling techniques
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunities for career growth and development
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
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