Controls Electrical Engineer, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Fords legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan were not just assembling battery systems; were leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team youll 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 youll do

• Optimize & Innovate: Provide technical expertise to optimize highly automated manufacturing equipment and processes through visual systems automation and advanced levels of process control.
• PLC/HMI Programming: Program modify and troubleshoot machinery utilizing Siemens (SP700) Omron or other PLC programming software and HMI screens.
• Systems Integration: Manage the interaction between servo systems frequency conversion systems and upper-level computers; configure parameters appropriately for varying production loads.
• Robotics & Automation: Support and troubleshoot robotic systems (such as Fanuc) including robot programming and integration with other automation systems.
• Problem Solving: Lead fault analysis and root cause identification for complex automation issues to prevent recurrence; identify and rectify electrical component faults.
• Continuous Improvement: Use Andon data to prioritize efforts to achieve 100% flow; lead Six Sigma project teams focused on efficiency quality and reliability.
• Technical Liaison: Act as a liaison with IT on IT/Controls interface issues and work with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure efficient installation and validation of new equipment.
• Maintenance Support: Establish preventive maintenance plans for the equipment electrical/controls aspects and mentor/train technicians to enhance the teams overall competence.
• Standards & Safety: Ensure adherence to the Ford Production System (FPS) and Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries.
• Life Cycle Management: Support feasibility on product design changes and lead modifications model code updates and program backups for automation.

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.

Youll have

• Bachelors degree or above in Electrical Engineering Electrical Automation Mechatronics or related technical field.
• 3-5 years of relevant professional experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive or battery cell manufacturing preferred).
• Proficiency with PLC Logic (Siemens/Allen-Bradley) HMI VFD and networking/communication protocols (Ethernet Profinet etc.)
• Fundamental working knowledge of industrial electronics controls circuit design and machine safety standards.
• Experience with 2D & 3D vision systems for robot guidance metrology and identification.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work various shifts and hours including weekends and travel extensively (including internationally) as required for plant launch and support.

Even better you may have

• Masters Degree in Engineering.
• 5 years of relevant Controls Engineering experience.
• Familiarity with Data Collection AI/ML IIOT and Digital Twins.
• Prior experience with Fanuc ABB or Universal robots.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and FMEAs.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD C and RSLOGIX.

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

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86600-$144900.
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 not available for this position.
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