Automation & Vision Systems Controls Engineer

Ford; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn is seeking an Engineering Specialist, Controls to lead problem solving in plants and support tooling, equipment, and conveyor performance issues. You will implement vision control systems, program automation equipment, and ensure safety and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, train personnel, and maintain electrical schematics and CAD drawings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of Controls Engineering experience (internship and coop experience considered).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or required.
• Experience with PLC/CNC controls (Siemens/Allen-Bradley) and robotics."
• Vision camera programming experience with Keyence or Cognex is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resources to identify root cause and validation methods.
• Setup and maintain industrial barcode printers.
• Design and implement vision control systems; evaluate cameras and software.
• Use plant monitoring software to review cycle times and installations.
• Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements.
• Update program backups for machinery and automation.
• Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots.
• Review risk assessments and evaluate equipment safety.
• Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.
• Read and modify electrical prints and AutoCAD drawings.
• Maintain familiarity with OA, CPN/MPN networks and communication protocols.
• Manage virus protection for controls PCs and perform backups.
• Work overtime and weekends as needed.

Skills

Controls engineering

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

VFD

Servo

Profinet

ABB/FANUC robots

Keyence/Cognex vision programming

AutoCAD

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Dearborn is seeking an Engineering Specialist, Controls to lead problem solving in plants and support tooling, equipment, and conveyor performance issues. You will implement vision control systems, program automation equipment, and ensure safety and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, train personnel, and maintain electrical schematics and CAD drawings.