Engineering Specialist - Controls

Ford Motor Company; Oakville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Specialist in Controls to lead innovative solutions in a state-of-the-art facility. This role offers the chance to utilize your technical expertise and leadership skills to enhance automation processes and improve operational efficiency. You will be at the forefront of deploying advanced technology while working collaboratively with a dynamic team. If you're passionate about continuous improvement and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a globally recognized organization.

Qualifications

• Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls.
• At least 2 years of Controls experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead problem-solving for tooling, equipment, and conveyor performance issues.
• Program new installations of automation and troubleshoot PLC and robot problems.

Skills

PLC Logic

Controls Experience

Continuous Improvement

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Vis Plant Monitoring Software

Allen Bradley Panel View

AutoCAD

PLC/CNC Programming

Job description

Imagine seeing your work on highways and job sites everywhere you go in the finest trucks ever made.

Imagine leading the formation of a new stamping facility, operating as if it were a start-up, leveraging the strength of a global heritage brand.

Imagine the opportunity to use your leadership and technical skills to build a winning team from the ground up.

Imagine deploying state-of-the-art technology within a centre of excellence that’s not just best-in-class for Ford, but best in the world.

Imagine the career journey of a lifetime.

As an Engineering Specialist in Controls, you will lead problem-solving to assist plants and implementation teams in resolving tooling, equipment, and conveyor performance issues and downtime. You will utilize and leverage Vis Plant monitoring software to review cycle times of automation, as well as review and follow up on automation projects and installations.

1. Coordinate resources to find root causes and fixes, manage and break down problems into items that can be validated using proper validation methods.

2. Be highly committed to continuous improvement, applying innovative solutions with a customer-first mindset.

3. Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots.

4. Use Vis Plant monitoring software to review cycle times of automation, and follow up on automation projects and installations.

5. Update program equipment for engineering changes and improvements, and program backups for machinery and automation.

6. Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems.

7. Review risk assessments and evaluate equipment safety as part of a team.

8. Communicate effectively with hourly team members, leaders, business partners, and customers.

9. Administer the negotiated collective agreement consistently and effectively.

10. Work rotating shifts and hours, including nights and weekends.

11. Use/program Allen Bradley Panel View, AB Servo, and AB VFD drives.

12. Familiarity with VFDs, Servo Drives, Armor starts, encoders, network/ethernet.

13. Experience with PLC/CNC (Siemens/Allen-Bradley), VFD, Servo, Profinet, ABB, and FANUC Robots.

14. Ability to read blueprints, modify electrical schematics, and use AutoCAD.

15. Continuously evaluate equipment for process improvements and troubleshoot issues.

16. Apply Lean Tools such as 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and Value Stream Mapping.

17. Understand 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC processes.

18. Familiarity with TQM and Kaizen methods.

19. Knowledge of simulation modeling and visual factory management is preferred.

20. Strong understanding of networking, including DH+, Ethernet, and remote IO.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.

• Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls.

• Electrical background (electrician or technician).

• At least 2 years of Controls experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or engineering field.

• Experience with conveyor system programming.

• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.

• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation needs.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford does not sponsor work permits.

Successful candidates must provide proof of degree completion and, if obtained outside Canada, an Education Credential Assessment showing Canadian equivalency.

Requisition ID: 45149