Controls Engineer

The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining systems to automate and optimize industrial processes for Battery Products at Ford Motor Company. This role requires a combination of electrical, mechanical, and software skills to ensure efficient and reliable production operations.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing process engineering activities during new product launches or capacity expansions.
• Apply engineering principles to drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
• Analyze process bottleneck root causes and engage in constraint management and process optimizations.
• Participate in root cause analysis of machine issues with production and maintenance teams.
• Lead development of interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving tools.
• Update program backups for machinery and automation.
• Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots.
• Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.
• Maintain familiarity with OA, CPN/MPN networks, and communication protocols for connecting to wireless and wired networks.
• Manage installation and maintenance of virus protection software for controls network PCs, perform PC backup disc images, and installation of communication and firmware and controls software.
• Work in a rotating shift environment, including overtime and weekends as needed.
• Manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously with guidance on priority to meet established deadlines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred.
• 1 or more years of experience working in a manufacturing environment; 3 or more years of experience preferred.
• Electrical background preferred.
• Familiarity with the Standard Manual version of the FAST template.
• Ability to program with Siemens TIA Portal.
• Validated ability to troubleshoot equipment and continuously evaluate for process improvements.
• Experience with conveyor system programming.
• Solid understanding of networking, including DH+, Ethernet, and remote IO.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
• Familiarity with Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping.
• Understanding of 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC processes.
• Familiarity with TQM and Kaizen methods.
• One or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook).

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare, 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 Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Salary

The salary range for this position is:

• Salary grade 6: $72,480 - $121,440
• Salary grade 7: $84,480 - $141,360
• Salary grade 8: $96,720 - $162,120