Controls Engineer — Automation & PLC/CNC Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company in Michigan is seeking an Engineering Specialist, Controls to lead problem solving for tooling, equipment and conveyor performance in our manufacturing plants. This role focuses on applying PLC/CNC, AutoCAD, and lean manufacturing principles to optimize operations and reduce downtime.

You will work across shift patterns, collaborating with maintenance and production teams while advancing automation projects and process improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED.
• 2+ years of Controls Engineering experience (internship and coop experience will be considered).
• Ability to work off-shift, weekends, and overtime.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Controls Engineering

PLC/CNC

AutoCAD

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls/Automation Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

VFD

Servo

Profinet

FANUC Robots

AutoCAD

Job description

Ford Motor Company in Michigan is seeking an Engineering Specialist, Controls to lead problem solving for tooling, equipment and conveyor performance in our manufacturing plants. This role focuses on applying PLC/CNC, AutoCAD, and lean manufacturing principles to optimize operations and reduce downtime.

You will work across shift patterns, collaborating with maintenance and production teams while advancing automation projects and process improvements.