Description
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. As a Controls Implementation Engineer, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. You'll lead the assembly and machining controls engineering deliverables for VOME & PTO programs, from simultaneous engineering through program launch for all Global PTO sites. You'll implement and apply standard software and hardware controls architectures across all programs/plants, following the VOME & PTO specification. You'll 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.
You'll lead simultaneous engineering meetings with Tier I suppliers to orchestrate controls program reviews with all interested parties. You'll participate in management program reviews and represent the controls organization in commodity discussions. You'll drive the controls organization to resolve issues, including feasibility, timing, cost, and workload.
Travel up to 80% during peak program times - largely in the S.E. MI regional area. Work off shift, as the need arises, during peak program install and launch times (OT eligible).
You'll have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering or equivalent experience (Mechanical, Industrial, etc). You'll have 5+ years' experience in controls engineering with strong ability to quickly learn and apply controls knowledge. You'll have applied experience in Structured Control Language (SCL). You'll have extensive software programming experience - Siemens based highly preferred.
Even better, you may have FC/FB editing and creation. You may have software programming experience in Rockwell & Siemens - both preferred. You may have direct program experience with assembly, machining, and tooling for Powertrain & Vehicle equipment. You may have ability to engineer & implement controls architectures (hardware/software). You may have validated programming capabilities with Siemens, Schneider, Bosch PLCs and with CNC/Motion controls systems. You may have hands-on knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and fix PLC, CNC, robot, vision, and other automation issues. You may have demonstrated skill in cell machining systems and integration of CNC controls, gantries, and auxiliary equipment. You may have knowledge of assembly and machining RFID systems including complexity management, and QOS strategies. You may have knowledge of international electrical/safety standards (UL, ISO, IEC etc) and familiarity with internal/external safety processes (risk assessments, PSS, coordinated safety etc.). You may have able to read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints and design electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints. You may have understanding of communication network architectures and field bus protocols. You may have knowledge of PTME IT standard footprint applications such as FIS, QLSM, QWX, GPTS, QDAS, OBL, PDS etc. You may have familiarity with program delivery elements from the cost study phase to launch. You may have process engineering knowledge including GPDS deliverables and plant operational impact of controls designs. You may have experience interacting with senior management, process engineering, safety, IT, and plant production teams. You may have self-starter, self-directed with organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. You may have experience using problem-solving skills within FMEA, DOE, DMAIC, 5D, 8D processes.
Candidates with an eligible TN-Visa will be considered.