Automation & Controls Engineer — Manufacturing

Ford-Motor-Company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Vehicle discount program

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Back-up child care

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Kentucky is seeking a skilled manufacturing engineer to oversee maintenance and engineering operations, optimizing the assembly process with skilled trades collaboration.

Responsibilities include supervising production control systems, root cause analysis of downtime, and improving efficiency through automation and controls. Candidates with electrical/robotics background and union experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• One or more years of technical work experience and troubleshooting in a Manufacturing or an OEM Tooling environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook) is a plus.
• Validated experience managing a unionized workforce is a plus.
• Demonstrated skill with automotive controls and robotics is desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation, Controls or Robotics Engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production controls systems and associated systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis of downtime issues to prevent recurrence (4D process).
• Analyze equipment performance and work to improve efficiencies; actively participate in Constraint Review Process.
• Lead oversight of controls and automation to include indirect supervision of electrical trades and technicians.
• Work with ME/PE to launch new programs or equipment, optimize Automation and Controls systems for process tooling.
• Provide input to MPS for weekend and shutdown maintenance planning.
• Work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends.
• Collaborate with Skilled Trades to create modern solutions and pursue new technologies.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Automation or Robotics Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Kentucky is seeking a skilled manufacturing engineer to oversee maintenance and engineering operations, optimizing the assembly process with skilled trades collaboration.

Responsibilities include supervising production control systems, root cause analysis of downtime, and improving efficiency through automation and controls. Candidates with electrical/robotics background and union experience are preferred.