# Autonomous Robotics Launch Engineer

**Company**: Ford
**Location**: Naucalpan de Juarez
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Automotive

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## Description

The Autonomous Robotics Engineer will play a key role in defining, deploying, and scaling next-generation automation across Ford's global manufacturing network. This role supports the launch of advanced Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) and AGV technologies that modernize in-plant logistics, increase safety, improve quality, and enable Best-in-World manufacturing performance.

You will work hands-on with robotics systems, controls, IT architecture, and cross-functional launch teams to deliver reliable, repeatable automation that transforms how material moves in our N.A. plants.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the design, commissioning, and launch of AMR systems for in-plant material flow.

- Partner with cross-functional teams (Controls, IT, Safety, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering) to plan and integrate AMR/AGV systems into facility operations.

- Diagnose and resolve issues across controls, networking, software, and system integration during facility commissioning and launch.

- Drive continuous improvement activities to enhance AMR throughput, uptime, fleet behavior, and system robustness.

- Benchmark Best-in-World AMR/AGV deployments and translate findings into Ford's automation strategy and standards.

- Lead design reviews, risk assessments, readiness evaluations, commissioning processes, and handoff to plant operations.

Qualifications:

- Minimum Requirements:

+ Strong self-starter with a Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, mechatronics, computer science, or a related field.   + 2+ years of experience deploying automation or robotics systems in a manufacturing environment.   + Working knowledge of controls systems, industrial networking, and IT/OT interfaces related to robotics.   + Knowledge of safety, quality, and regulatory requirements for autonomous technologies.   + Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support N.A. launch activities.   + Proficient English language skills

- Preferred Requirements:

+ Strong self-starter with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive issues to closure.   + Experience with PLC controls (Allen-Bradley preferred), industrial robotics, AMR/AGV platforms, or virtual commissioning tools.   + Understanding of safety, quality, and regulatory standards related to AGV/AMR technologies.   + Familiarity with Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies.   + Experience with system-level debugging, root-cause analysis, and performance optimization.

## Skills

### Required
- Strong self-starter
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, mechatronics, computer science, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience deploying automation or robotics systems in a manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of controls systems, industrial networking, and IT/OT interfaces related to robotics
- Knowledge of safety, quality, and regulatory requirements for autonomous technologies

### Nice to have
- PLC controls (Allen-Bradley preferred)
- Industrial robotics
- AMR/AGV platforms
- Virtual commissioning tools
- Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies
- System-level debugging
- Root-cause analysis
- Performance optimization