Stamping Controls Engineer

We made history and now we work to transform the future for our customers our communities and our families. Youll 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 ourManufacturingteam youll help build the world-class state-of-the-art smart vehicles were known our plants around the world were constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. Youll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

The Stamping Controls Engineer will assist Press & Automation teams as an electrical consult. The controls engineer will have opportunities in managing technical projects from start to finish through interactions with OEM integration suppliers supporting electrical design reviews and driving adherence to controls standards. Projects includes controls migrations on existing equipment controls implementation for new programs and support development of new controls standards. The engineer will also play a role in leading innovative technology developments in Stamping including vision systems robotics networking and electrical controls. This job will require familiarization in industrial automation including IO Link Siemens and Rockwell PLCs HMIs Siemens and Bosch Rexroth for press and automation motion control Fanuc robotics industrial networking and manufacturing execution systems.

• Interpret electrical controls prints and support 50% and 100% electrical design reviews.

• Support end-to-end IIoT replications through device management and deployments.

• Work cross functionally with Manufacturing Technology Development IT Manufacturing OEMs integrators manufacturing plants and safety.

• Write purchase orders as requisitioner to support and project manage program deliverables.

• Implement and document lessons learned and plan for nonrecurrences.

• Lead stamping new programs implementation and controls migration efforts through budgetary engineering reviews and implementation.

• Support and enforce the use of Ford safety processes during program launches and equipment upgrades.

• Contribute to Controls Software Specification as new OEM standard for PLCs and HMIs globalization.

• Support virtual engineering initiatives to eliminate programming errors before onsite commissioning phase.

• Planned obsolescence management for Industrial Controls Systems through periodic Approved Component List assessments.

• Drive NFPA and NEC adherence to ensure electrical equipment panels are UL-compliant.

• Electrical Engineering degree or related Electrical specialization preferred.

• At least 5 years experience in Manufacturing with robust understanding of manufacturing processes. Exposure in Stamping production environments including Front of Line Press Interpress Automation and End of Line is considered a plus.

• Strong programming knowledge of Siemens PLCs and HMIs.

• Some degree of exposure to Fanuc robots.

• Ability to perform equipment troubleshooting including PLC motion drives robot and other automation issues.

• Good project management skills from equipment design to plant floor implementation.

• Familiarity with Industrial Controls Standards (NEC NFPA ANSI UL98 UL508A IEC).

• Good understanding of NFPA 70E and NEC relevant to arc flash studies short circuit current ratings (SCCR) full load amperage (FLA) 480VAC 120VAC and 24VDC power distribution including isolation transformers power distribution panels (PDPs) and fuse and cable sizing requirements.

• Some background in facilities project management including electrical substations bus ducts and bus plugs fed to electrical panels is considered a big plus.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to travel 50% of time during program launch

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 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 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.

This position is a range of salary grades 7-8 and ranges from $86600-$166200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidates skills and experience and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is available for this position.

Domestic relocation is not available for this position.

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This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.

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