Engineering Specialist - Controls

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Specialist in Controls to join their dynamic team in Windsor. This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience. You will be responsible for troubleshooting equipment, improving quality, and working with various technologies including PLCs and ABB robots. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills and a solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. Join this innovative company and contribute to exciting projects that drive efficiency and quality in the automotive sector.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in engineering with strong problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required, with proof of completion.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot body equipment and evaluate for quality improvements.
• Work with PLC logic, controls, and electrical systems.

Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Troubleshooting

ABB Robot Experience

PLC

CNC

AutoCAD

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Simulation Modeling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

TIA Portal

Step 7

Rexroth

Schneider Unity

840D

Cognex Vision Systems

Job description

Engineering Specialist - Controls

Qualifications

Preferred Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required).

Experience: 2+ years of related experience.

• Strong problem solving skills, including 8Ds, FMEAs, and DMAICs.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot all body equipment and continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery.
• ABB robot experience.
• PLC and CNC.
• TIA Portal, Step 7, Rexroth, Schneider Unity, 840D.
• Ability to read prints, AutoCAD, interpret and modify electrical schematics.
• Experienced in laser burning.
• Strong understanding of conveyors system programming and gantry systems, in addition to networking understanding, Ethernet, Profibus, Profinet.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Simulation modeling exposure.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
• Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping.
• DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience.
• TQM and Kaizen Methods.
• FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience.
• Visual Factory Management.

Responsibilities

Experience:

• Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls.
• Electrical Background (electrician or technician).
• Related experience.
• Familiarity with VFDs, encoders, network/Ethernet controls, Profinet.
• Cognex vision systems.

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

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited does not sponsor work permit applications.