Controls Implementation Engineer

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford is seeking a senior Controls Engineer to drive standards and lead automation initiatives in our battery technology production line.

You will design and optimize systems with Fanuc robots, vision systems, and IT networks, ensuring high-quality, efficient manufacturing and seamless integration with existing plant processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial preferred) or equivalent experience (5+ years) in Controls Engineering.
• Applied experience in Structured Control Language (SCL).
• Extensive experience with Siemens and Rockwell based programming.

Responsibilities

• Drive development of robust engineering standards and lead implementation of advanced automation procedures.
• Serve as a technical expert in designing and optimizing production systems using Fanuc robotics, industrial vision, and IT network infrastructure.
• Enable seamless, efficient, high-quality manufacturing of Ford's next-generation battery technologies.

Skills

Controls Engineering

Structured Control Language (SCL)

Siemens Programming

Rockwell Programming

PLC Programming

CNC Programming

Robotics Integration

Electrical Print Design

Process Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience (5+ years)

Tools

Siemens Programming

Rockwell Programming

Job description

• Drive the development of robust engineering standards and lead the implementation of advanced automation procedures.
• Serve as a key technical expert, designing and optimizing production systems utilizing Fanuc robotics, industrial vision systems, and specialized IT network infrastructure.
• Enable the seamless, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing of Ford's next-generation battery technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial preferred) OR equivalent experience (5+ years) in Controls Engineering with a strong ability to learn quickly and apply controls knowledge
• Applied experience in Structured Control Language (SCL)
• Including FC/FB Editing and creation
• Extensive software programming experience - Siemens and Rockwell based preferred
• Direct program experience with assembly and machining controls architectures (hardware/software)
• Validated programming capabilities with Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell, Bosch PLCs and with CNC/Motion controls systems
• Hands-on knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and fix PLC, CNC, robot, vision and other automation issues
• Demonstrated skill in cell machining systems and integration of CNC controls, gantries and auxiliary equipment
• Knowledge of assembly and machining RFID systems including complexity management, and QOS strategies
• Knowledge of international electrical/safety standards (UL, ISO, IEC etc) and familiarity with internal/external safety processes (risk assessments, PSS, coordinated safety etc.)
• Able to read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints and design electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints
• Understanding of communication network architectures and field bus protocols
• Extensive knowledge of IT standard footprint applications such as FIS, QLSM, QWX, GPTS, QDAS, OBL, PDS etc.
• Familiarity with program delivery elements from the cost study phase to launch
• Process engineering knowledge including GPDS deliverables and plant operational impact of controls designs
• Experience interacting with senior management, process engineering, safety, IT, and plant production teams
• Self-starter, self-directed with extremely good influential, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Robust manufacturing background with heavy emphasis on production related controls experience
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead in the technical aspects of the role
• One or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• Experience using problem-solving skills within FMEA, DOE, DMAIC, 5D, 8D processes.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Controls Engineering with a focus on automation, programming, and system optimization. Proficient in troubleshooting and integrating advanced manufacturing technologies, including robotics and PLC systems, while adhering to safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Controls Engineering
• Structured Control Language (SCL)
• Siemens and Rockwell Programming
• PLC and CNC Systems Troubleshooting
• Manufacturing Safety Standards

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Structured Control Language (SCL)
• Siemens Programming
• Rockwell Programming
• PLC Programming
• CNC Programming
• Robotics Integration
• Assembly Controls Architecture
• Machining Controls Architecture
• Electrical Print Design
• Process Engineering

Soft Skills

• Influential Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Self-Starter

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Standards
• Electrical Safety Standards
• ISO
• IEC
• Risk Assessments
• FMEA
• DOE
• DMAIC
• 5D
• 8D

Tools & Technologies

• Fanuc Robotics
• Industrial Vision Systems
• FIS
• QLSM
• QWX
• GPTS
• QDAS
• OBL
• PDS
• Field Bus Protocols