Senior Casting Automation Engineer

Ford; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 74,300 - 166,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount program

Family benefits

Job summary

Ford Motor Company seeks a senior automation engineer to design and implement automated material handling lines, combining solid first principles with hands-on automation expertise.

You will develop 3D simulations, program Fanuc tracks, optimize cycle times, and drive virtual commissioning to accelerate readiness while ensuring safety and reliability across casting and machining lines.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (Or equivalent experience)
• Experience: 6+ years of manufacturing experience, designing and launching material handling production lines, including end of arm tools, dresspacks, fixtures and robot track units.
• Advanced skills in robotics cell design, Siemens NX and Process simulate, as well as Team Center for data management.
• Advanced understanding of pneumatics/p&ids, hydraulic drawings and electrical schematics.
• Experience in Fanuc robot simulations, virtual validation and root cause troubleshooting.
• Strong leadership and problem solving skills with a focus on efficiency and simplification.
• Strong background in manufacturing safety and ergonomic standards for automated production lines.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D simulations of robotic work cells with Siemens Process simulate to validate fixturing, tooling and equipment integration and accurate systems kinematics.
• Program and validate Fanuc robot tracks and end of arm tools, including offline robot paths, reach studies, cycle time optimization and interfacing with other systems.
• Use simulation data to define production line layouts, ergonomics, safety and equipment reliability.
• Drive virtual commissioning efforts to reduce prototyping activities as well as accelerating equipment readiness during commissioning.
• Travel up to 60% domestic to support installation, commissioning and troubleshooting of casting and machining production lines, including x-ray and 3D scan cells.
• Support software and HMI design following Ford standard templates.
• Drive automation equipment procurement, vendor management and equipment improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, machine guarding requirements, and automotive manufacturing specifications.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including equipment specifications, tooling drawings, operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance documentation.

Skills

Robotics cell design

Siemens NX

Process simulate

Fanuc robot simulations

Project leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens Process simulate

Siemens NX

Team Center

HMI development

Electrical schematics

Job description

Ford Motor Company seeks a senior automation engineer to design and implement automated material handling lines, combining solid first principles with hands-on automation expertise.

You will develop 3D simulations, program Fanuc tracks, optimize cycle times, and drive virtual commissioning to accelerate readiness while ensuring safety and reliability across casting and machining lines.