Controls Implementation Engineer - Powertrain (Ohio)

Lincoln Motor Company; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Hybrid work arrangement

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a senior controls engineer to lead assembly and machining controls for PTO programs. You will implement Siemens/Schneider/Bosch PLC architectures and own the controls deliverables from design through launch.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting of PLC, CNC, robot, and vision systems, with experience in RFID and safety standard knowledge. Hybrid onsite four days per week in the US.

Qualifications

• Experience in controls engineering with quick learning of controls knowledge.
• Applied experience with SCL, FC/FB editing and creation.
• Extensive Siemens/Schneider/Bosch PLCs exposure.
• Hands-on ability to troubleshoot PLC/CNC/robot/vision issues.
• Knowledge of assembly and machining RFID systems and safety standards.
• Ability to read electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic prints.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assembly and machining controls engineering deliverables for PTO programs from design through launch.
• Apply standard software/hardware controls architectures per PTO specs.
• Capture lessons learned and apply to new programs and existing standards.
• Lead engineering reviews with Tier I suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Participate in program reviews and represent controls in commodity discussions.
• Drive issue resolution around feasibility, timing, cost, and workload.
• Handle current scope program responsibilities and deliver new model work for Powertrain programs in Ohio.

Skills

Controls engineering

Structured Control Language (SCL)

FC/FB Editing

Siemens PLCs

Schneider PLCs

Bosch PLCs

CNC/Motion controls

Robot troubleshooting

IT/OT integration

Electrical prints reading

Safety standards knowledge

Team leadership

Problem solving (FMEA/DOE)

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Schneider PLCs

Bosch PLCs

CNC/Motion control systems

FIS/QLSM/QWX IT footprint apps

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

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.

What You'll Do

• Lead the assembly and machining controls engineering deliverables for PTO programs, from simultaneous engineering through program launch for all Global PTO sites.
• Implement and apply standard software and hardware controls architectures across all programs/plants, following the PTO controls specification.
• Ensure the identification and capture of lessons learned along with their application to new programs, as well as the impact to existing strategies and standards.
• Lead simultaneous engineering meetings with Tier I suppliers to orchestrate controls program reviews with all interested parties.
• Participate in management program reviews and represent the controls organization in commodity discussions.
• Drive the controls organization to resolve issues, including feasibility, timing, cost and workload.
• Handle current scope program responsibilities.
• Deliver new model program work for various Powertrain programs supporting and working in Ohio (Lima, Cleveland and/or Sharonville areas).

You’ll have

• Experience in controls engineering with strong ability to quickly learn and apply controls knowledge
• Applied experience in Structured Control Language (SCL)
• Including FC/FB Editing and creation
• Extensive software programming experience - Siemens based preferred
• Direct program experience with assembly and machining controls architectures (hardware/software)
• Validated programming capabilities with Siemens, Schneider, 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 PTME IT standard footprint applications such as FIS, QLSM, QWX, GPTS, QDAS, OBL, PDS etc

Even better, you may have

• 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

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up child care 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 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

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. 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.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.