Engineering Specialist - Controls - Stamping

Ford Motor Company; Oakville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Ontario seeks a Controls Engineering Specialist to drive a culture of excellence and innovation. You will be responsible for maximizing equipment effectiveness, troubleshooting automation issues, and leading a team of skilled trade electricians. The ideal candidate has significant experience with Siemens PLCs and automotive stamping processes. Join us in shaping the future of vehicle manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an electrician or technician.
• Ability to work all shifts: days, afternoons, midnights.
• Experience in automotive stamping processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and debugging.
• Maximize stamping equipment effectiveness for productivity.
• Assist in commissioning of new equipment or upgrades.
• Automate industrial processes to improve efficiency.
• Lead and direct a team of skilled trade electricians.

Skills

Siemens PLC

Problem-solving skills (8D, FMEA, DMAIC)

Leadership behaviors

PLC logic and controls knowledge

Ability to read blueprints

Education

College Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's in engineering or related discipline

Tools

RSLogix

Allen Bradley PanelView

Fanuc robots

Job description

Imagine seeing your work on highways and job sites everywhere you go in the finest trucks ever made.
Imagine the opportunity to use your leadership and technical skills to build a winning team.
Imagine deploying state-of-the-art technology within a centre of excellence.
Imagine the career journey of a lifetime.

At Oakville Assembly Complex at Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex, you will have the opportunity to do all this and more.We are expanding and retooling to relaunch vehicle operations like never before. This is more than just a launch—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. Here, is where cutting-edge manufacturing processes will bring to life vehicles that embody unparalleled performance and unwavering dependability. At Ford Motor Company, we don’t just build vehicles; we craft the essential tools that empower businesses and individuals across the globe. Join us in creating the vehicles that keep the world moving and forge a career defined by meaningful impact and innovation.

The Role:

This role will require you to leverage your skills and experience to drive a culture of excellence, focus, and collaboration. As a Controls Engineering Specialist, you'd be expected to help develop and maintain systems in our new state-of-the-art stamping facility.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• College Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an electrician or technician working with Siemens PLC, controls, and drives.
• Ability to work all shifts (days, afternoons, midnights).

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's in engineering or a related discipline. (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.)
• Skilled Trades Certificate of Qualification in a technical field and Certificate of Apprenticeship in mechanics, electrical or a related discipline is preferred.

Experience:

• Experience in automotive stamping processes.
• Effective problem-solving skills, including 8D, FMEA and DMAIC methodologies.
• Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls (RSLogix).
• Ability to read blueprints and program Siemens logic for troubleshooting.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PanelView use/programming, AB Servo and AB VFD drives.
• Familiarity with VFD’s, Armor starts, encoders, network/Ethernet controls.
• Proven leadership behaviors combined with effective analytical, interpersonal, team-building and communication skills.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot body equipment and continuously evaluate equipment for quality and delivery improvements.
• Experience with Fanuc robots.
• Ability to interpret and modify electrical schematics and AutoCAD drawings.
• Exposure to simulation modeling.
• Knowledge of constraint management principles, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Experience with Lean Tools, including, 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping.

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.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and debugging
• Maximizing stamping equipment effectiveness to improve productivity and quality
• Assist in the commissioning of new equipment or upgrading systems
• Create detailed documentation, including schematics, manuals, and user guides
• Automate industrial processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and safety
• Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems
• Update program backups for automation
• Reprogram automation for engineering changes
• Increase equipment uptime % and press efficiency
• Minimize equipment downtime, troubleshoot issues, and implement robust corrective actions
• Lead and direct team of skilled trade electricians