Controls Engineer Specialist (LAP)

Ford Motor Company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an engineer with a strong electrical and automation background to design and implement vision control systems in Louisville, Kentucky. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and experience with PLC programming, as well as familiarity with lean manufacturing principles. This role involves coordinating resources, troubleshooting equipment, and assisting in training personnel.

Qualifications

• Electrical background preferred for the position.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field is required.
• Experience with automation programming and controls systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resources to identify and fix automation issues.
• Utilize design and implement vision control systems.
• Program new installations of automation and machinery.

Skills

Electrical background

PLC/CNC familiarity

Proficiency in Python

Lean Manufacturing

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

VFD

Tableau

Job description

In this position...

Coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated. Determine proper validation methods.

What you'll do...

• Utilize sound knowledge design and implement vision control systems. Familiar with different type of vision cameras and their programing software. Continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery
• Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment, review and follow up project 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
• As part of a team, review risk assessments and evaluate equipment safety
• Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians
• Read and modify electrical prints and schematics, Auto CAD
• Maintain familiarity with OA, CPN/MPN networks and communication protocols for connecting to wireless and wired networks
• Manage installation and maintenance of virus protection software for controls network PCs, perform PC backup disc images and installation of communication and firmware and controls software
• Work overtime and weekends as needed

Qualifications

We have a commitment to our products and customers, but also know that our employees are the driving force behind our success. Find out what it is like to love your job. Come discover a Company that is focused on designing better cars, but also cares about you, your family and your community. By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

This position is a salary grade 8.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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Responsibilities

Even better, you may have...

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical, Controls or Automation Engineering
• Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred
• Familiar with PLC/CNC (Siemens/ Allen-Bradley), VFD, Servo, Profinet, ABB and FANUC Robots
• Proficiency in tools and programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, or similar.
• Dashboarding Tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or Python libraries like Dash, Streamlit, Bokeh)
• Solid understanding of laser burning
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, modify electrical schematics and use AutoCAD
• Validated ability to troubleshoot equipment and continuously evaluate for process improvements
• Experience with conveyor system programming and overhead Gantry
• Solid understanding of networking to include DH+, Ethernet and remote IO
• 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)
• Knowledge of simulation modeling and visual factory management preferred
• Experience working in a union environment
• Data Science background and experience