Controls Engineer – Vision, Robotics & Automation

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Livonia (MI)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 162,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking an Engineering Specialist, Controls to support our Manufacturing team in Livonia, MI. You will lead root-cause analysis for tooling and downtime, implement vision-based controls, and program new automation installations across plants.

The role requires PLC/CNC expertise, AutoCAD ability, and experience with plant monitoring software. You will collaborate with engineers and technicians, perform safety reviews, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
2 or more years of Controls Engineering experience (internship and coop experience will be considered)
Bachelor's Degree or higher preferred
Familiar with PLC/CNC, VFDs, Servo, Profinet, ABB and FANUC Robots

Responsibilities

Coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, validate remedies
Handle setup and maintenance of industrial barcode printers
Design and implement vision control systems and program cameras
Review cycle times using plant monitoring software and follow up installations
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
Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians
Maintain familiarity with networks and communication protocols