Manufacturing Specialist Controls
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
At Fords Oakville Assembly Complex we are expanding and retooling to relaunch vehicle operations like never before. This is more than just a launchits an opportunity to shape the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. Here is where cutting-edge manufacturing processes will bring to life vehicles that embody unparalleled performance and unwavering dependability. At Ford we dont just build vehicles; we craft the essential tools that empower businesses and individuals across the globe. Join us in creating the vehicles that keep the world moving and forge a career defined by meaningful impact and innovation.
The Role:
As an Engineering Specialist in Controls you will lead problem-solving to assist plants and implementation teams resolve tooling equipment and conveyor performance issues and downtime. You will utilize and leverage plant monitoring software to review cycle times of automation as well as review and follow up on automation projects and installations.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
- Coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated using proper validation methods
- Drive continuous improvement projects aligned with corporate quality goals and industry standards.
- Program new installations of automation machinery material handling and robotics.
- Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements.
- Update program backups for machinery and automation.
- Use Vis Plant monitoring software to review cycle times of automation review and follow up automation projects and installations.
- Update program equipment for engineering changes and improvements and program backups for machinery and automation.
- Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.
- Troubleshoot PLC robot and other automation problems.
- Read and modify electrical prints and schematics Auto CAD.
- Contribute to risk assessments and evaluate equipment safety.
- Communicate effectively with hourly team members leaders business partners and customers.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Education:
College Diploma or equivalent. (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.)
Experience:
- Minimum 1 year experience as an Electrician Technician or Technologist.
- Minimum 2 years of Controls Engineering experience.
- Able to work all shifts and hours including nights and weekends.
- Immediate and confirmed eligibility to travel to the USA for training as required.
Preferred Requirements
Education:
Bachelors in Engineering or a related discipline. (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.)
Experience:
Familiar with PLC/CNC (Siemens/ Allen-Bradley) VFD Servo Profinet ABB and FANUC Robots.
Allen Bradley Panel View use/programming AB Servo and AB VFD drives.
Experience with conveyor system programming and overhead Gantry.
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
Lean Tools 5S Kanban Poka-Yoke Value Stream Mapping experience.
Familiarity with VFDs Servo Drives Armor starts encoders network/ethernet.
Demonstrated ability to read blueprints modify electrical schematics and use AutoCAD.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment and continuously evaluate for process improvements.
Understanding of 8D FMEA and DMAIC processes.
Familiar with TQM and Kaizen methods.
Knowledge of simulation modeling and visual factory management preferred.
Understanding of networking to include DH Ethernet and remote IO.
Prior work experience in unionized manufacturing environment.
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.
The expected annual salary range for this position is $80000 - $130000 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment selection and / or assessment processes where needed are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited does not sponsor work permit applications.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- ISO 9001
- Lean Six Sigma
- Management Experience
- Manufacturing & Controls
- 5S
- Manufacturing Management
- Kaizen
- Chemistry
- Manufacturing
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