Controls Implementation Engineer

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress.

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us.

Responsibilities

Support, design, commission, and sustain automated manufacturing systems across Powertrain and Vehicle Operations.

• Hands-on experience with PLC-based control systems, industrial robotics, vision systems, quality systems, and manufacturing data platforms
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including manufacturing engineering, quality, IT/OT, vendors, and operations
• Domestic Travel Required up to 50%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation
• 5 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:

1. Assembly and machining controls architecture in hardware or software by applying direct Program Experience

• 3 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:

1. Apply programming principles on Siemens/AB PLC and CNC/Motion controls systems
2. Hands-on experience and ability to troubleshoot PLC, CNC, robot, vision and other automation issues
3. Maintain and improve machine safety systems, including safety PLCs, and safety circuits
4. Collaborate with IT/OT teams to ensure secure and reliable data flow
5. Applying assembly and machining RFID systems including complexity management, and QOS strategies

• 2 years of experience with each of the following skills is required:

1. Integrating cell machining systems with CNC controls, gantries and auxiliary equipment assets
2. Supporting and configuring Vision systems including Cognex and Keyence, fastening systems, and press systems

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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