Engineering Specialist, Controls

In this position...

Lead problem solving to assist plants and implementation teams in resolving tooling equipment and conveyor performance issues and downtime.

What youll do...

• Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data.

• Lead problem solving in resolving equipment performance issues.

• Lead trouble shooting; coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated.

• Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.

• Assist in integration of controls into IT systems like Factory Information Systems (FIS) Error Proofing QWX and QTS.

• Troubleshoot machinery robot automation and controls issues and downtime

• Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment.

• Review and coordinate project installations.

• Experience interacting with senior management process engineering safety IT and plant production teams.

• Self-starting self-directed with extremely good influential organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Strong manufacturing background with heavy emphasis on production related controls experience.

• Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements

• Maintain program backups for machinery and automation

Youll have...

• High School Diploma or GED

• 3 year or more of Controls Engineering experience in manufacturing environment (internship and coop experience will be considered)

• 3 years or more experience with PLC logic controls Siemens and Modicon programming

• Direct program experience with assembly and machining controls architectures (hardware/software).

• Knowledge of programming principals on Siemens Schneider Bosch PLC along with CNC/Motion controls systems.

• Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot PLC CNC robot and other automation issues.

• Knowledge of cell machining systems and integration of CNC controls gantries and auxiliary equipment an asset.

• Knowledge of ABB/FANUC robot

• Knowledge of assembly and machining RFID systems including complexity management and QOS strategies.

• Knowledge of Vision Systems

• Able to read Controls (electrical pneumatic and hydraulic) prints.

• Ability to work off-shift on 4-crew.

Even better you may have...

Bachelors degree in electrical Mechanical Controls or Automation Engineering

Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred

Interest in controls engineering with strong aptitude to quickly learn and apply controls knowledge.

Solid understanding of laser burning

Knowledge of international electrical/safety standards (UL ISO IEC etc) and familiarity with internal/external safety processes (risk assessments PSS integrated safety etc).

Understanding of communication network architectures and field bus protocols.

Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience

Lean Tools 5S Kanban Poka-Yoke Value Stream Mapping experience

Understanding of 8D FMEA and DMAIC processes

Familiar with TQM and Kaizen methods

One or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

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 builderor all the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

Immediate medical dental and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up childcare 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 Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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