Automation & Controls Engineer — Factory 4.0

Ford Motor; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 65,100 - 166,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

Paid parental leave

Flexible family care days

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor is establishing a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for electric vehicle batteries in Marshall, Michigan. Join our innovative team working to revolutionize battery production.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and experience in controls engineering, specifically in automated manufacturing. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety and production systems, troubleshooting automation issues, and continuous improvement of processes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of controls engineering experience in an automated manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of networking and communication protocols experience.
• 2+ years of PLC programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to Ford Production System practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production-related downtime.
• Monitor use of structured software specifications.

Skills

Controls engineering

PLC programming

Networking and communication protocols

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Fanuc robots

ABB robots

Atlas Copco fastening systems

Job description

Ford Motor is establishing a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for electric vehicle batteries in Marshall, Michigan. Join our innovative team working to revolutionize battery production.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and experience in controls engineering, specifically in automated manufacturing. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety and production systems, troubleshooting automation issues, and continuous improvement of processes.