Data Engineer, Automation & Controls, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Ford-Motor-Company; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Parental leave

Vehicle discount

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Motor Company is seeking a data-focused engineer to help build and optimize data pipelines in a new Michigan manufacturing setting. You will lead data-driven solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable automated workflows across production systems.

The role requires 4+ years in data engineering, 2+ years in data visualization, and experience with Python, SQL, and either C++ or Java.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent in a related field.
• 4+ years of data engineering experience.
• 2+ years of data visualization (reports, dashboards).
• 2+ years using Python, SQL, C++, or Java for automation and data processing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to Ford Production System and KUP.
• Understand and apply standard manufacturing operating systems.
• Enforce Safety, Quality OS practices to reduce injuries/defects.
• Develop data pipelines and workflows to automate tasks.
• Connect enterprise apps, SaaS platforms and manufacturing systems via APIs and orchestration workflows.
• Perform data profiling, mapping, and modeling for governance compliance.
• Identify controls and launch training/change control initiatives.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, robots and automation issues.
• Program new installations of vision, dispensing, leak test and electrical systems.

Skills

Data engineering

Data visualization

Python

SQL

C++/Java

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

Ford’s legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, we’re not just assembling battery systems; we’re leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team, you’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you, at the forefront of the electrification movement, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites and highways everywhere.

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will...

• use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
• build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
• create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
• be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

What you'll do…

• Ensure adherence and compliance to the Ford Production System (FPS) Key Unifying Processes (KUP)
• Understand and consistently apply standard manufacturing operating systems and principles
• Enforce compliance with Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries
• Ensure compliance with Quality Operating System practices to achieve zero defects
• Data Pipeline Development
• Develop Workflows to automate repetitive data tasks
• Connect enterprise applications, SaaS platforms, and manufacturing or operational systems using APIs, event-driven messaging, and orchestration workflows
• Perform data profiling, mapping, and modeling to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with governance standards
• Identify and implement Controls Best Practice; launch Enablers, Training, and Change Control, etc.
• Liaison with IT on IT / Controls interface issues
• Drawing approvals and updates, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical
• Monitor use of Structured software specification, organize training for OEM's where required
• Issue resolution during machine build, installation, and steady state production
• Troubleshoot and resolve production-related downtime (i.e. PLC programs, HMI Screens, etc.)
• Setup and maintenance of industrial bar code scanners and printers
• Run-off equipment per Ford specifications at supplier and plant to validate capability and robustness including safety
• Ensure production systems meet objectives through Process Design and FMEAs
• Work with plant and Manufacturing Engineering personnel with appropriate timing and installation documentation, to ensure efficient/timely installation and validation
• 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
• Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems
• Update program backups for automation
• Program new installations of vision, fastening, dispense, leak test, electrical test, gantry and conveyor systems
• Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements
• Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard, operating, and rotational shift schedules, encompassing day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

You'll have…

• Bachelor's degree
• 4+ years data engineering experience
• 2+ years data visualization (reports, dashboards) experience
• 2+ years’ Experience using Python, SQL, C++, Java, or similar platform for automation and data processing.

Even better, you may have…

• Master’s degree, engineering or computer science

• Experience Programming PLC’s

• Power Bi Expertise

• Fundamental Working Knowledge of Industrial Electronics, PLC Logic, and Controls

• Ability to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, team building, leadership, and communication skills.

• Capability to learn, use, and troubleshoot new software and hardware systems to solve manufacturing problems that users are facing.

• Knowledge of Mfg. 4.0 (Industry 4.0) key principles – Data Collection, AI/ML, IIOT, Digital Twin

• Ability to understand networking and controls architectures.

• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms

• 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 range of salary grades 5-8 and ranges from $65,100-$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.

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