Controls Engineer

Ford Model e U.S.; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate medical, dental, and Rx

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Senior Controls Engineering professional to drive uptime and performance across plant tooling, conveyors, and automation systems. You will tackle PLC, CNC, robot and control-architecture issues, collaborating with production and maintenance teams to implement robust solutions.

The role requires a strong electrical/mechanical background, hands-on problem solving, and experience with Siemens/Schneider/Bosch PLCs, RFID and vision systems in a high-volume

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls or Automation Engineering.
• Solid understanding of PLC logic and industrial controls in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead problem solving to resolve tooling, equipment and conveyor performance issues and downtime.
• Possess ability to read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints and troubleshoot PLC/CNC/robot systems.

Skills

Controls engineering

PLC programming

Robot troubleshooting

CNC/motion controls

Electrical diagrams

Lean Six Sigma

Industrial safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls or Automation Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Schneider PLC

Bosch PLC

CNC/Motion controls

Job description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position...

Lead problem solving to assist plants and implementation teams in resolving tooling, equipment and conveyor performance issues and downtime.

You’ll have ...

• - High School Diploma or GED
• - Ability to work an off-shift schedule.
• - 3 year or more of Controls Engineering experience in manufacturing environment
• - 3 years or more experience with PLC logic, controls, Siemens and Modicon programming
• - Interest in controls engineering with strong aptitude to quickly learn and apply controls knowledge.
• - Direct program experience with assembly and machining controls architectures (hardware/software).
• - Knowledge of programming principals on Siemens, Schneider, Bosch PLC along with CNC/Motion controls systems.
• - Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot PLC, CNC, robot, and other automation issues.
• - Knowledge of cell machining systems and integration of CNC controls, gantries and auxiliary equipment an asset.
• - Knowledge of ABB/FANUC robot
• - Knowledge of assembly and machining RFID systems including complexity management, and QOS strategies.
• - Knowledge of Vision Systems
• - Able to read Controls (electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic) prints.

• - Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical, Controls or Automation Engineering
• - Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred
• - Interest in controls engineering with strong aptitude to quickly learn and apply controls knowledge.
• - Solid understanding of laser burning
• - Knowledge of international electrical/safety standards (UL, ISO, IEC etc) and familiarity with internal/external safety processes (risk assessments, PSS, integrated safety etc).
• - Understanding of communication network architectures and field bus protocols.
• - Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• - Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping experience
• - Understanding of 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC processes
• - Familiar with TQM and Kaizen methods
• - One or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $72,480-121,440.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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