Automation & Controls Engineer - Robotics, Vision & PLCs

Ford; Dearborn, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Family care benefits

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Controls Engineering professional to support manufacturing plants with tooling, equipment and conveyor performance improvements. You will lead problem solving, coordinate resources, and implement automation solutions across robot cells and CNC/PLC systems.

The role requires an electrical/mechanical/automation background, hands-on experience with AutoCAD and PLCs, and a keen ability to read schematics and assess safety risks on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of Controls Engineering experience (internship/coop considered).
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls or Automation Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead problem solving to assist plants and implementation teams in resolving tooling, equipment and conveyor performance issues and downtime.
• Coordinate resources to identify root causes and fixes and validate solutions.
• Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots.
• Read and modify electrical prints and schematics, AutoCAD.
• Review risk assessments and evaluate equipment safety.

Skills

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls or Automation Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Controls Engineering professional to support manufacturing plants with tooling, equipment and conveyor performance improvements. You will lead problem solving, coordinate resources, and implement automation solutions across robot cells and CNC/PLC systems.

The role requires an electrical/mechanical/automation background, hands-on experience with AutoCAD and PLCs, and a keen ability to read schematics and assess safety risks on the shop floor.