Controls Engineer

In this position...

The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing implementing and maintaining systems to automate and optimize industrial processes for Battery Products. The Controls Engineer will use a combination of electrical mechanical and software skills to ensure efficient and reliable production operations.

What youll do...

• Support manufacturing process engineering activity during new product launches or capacity expansions.
• Apply engineering principles to drive continuous improvement in safety quality cost and productivity.
• Analyze process bottleneck root causes; engage in constraint management and process optimizations.
• Participate in root cause analysis of machine issues with the production and maintenance teams.
• Lead development of interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving tools.
• Update program backups for machinery and automation.
• Program new installations of automation machinery material handling and robots.
• Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.
• Maintain familiarity with OA CPN/MPN networks and communication protocols for connecting to wireless and wired networks.
• Manage installation and maintenance of virus protection software for controls network PCs perform PC backup disc images and installation of communication and firmware and controls software.
• While a shift will be assigned open to work in a rotating shift environment.
• Work cooperatively and supportively with a broad range of individuals with different levels of education and experience.
• Manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously with guidance on priority to meet established deadlines.
• Work overtime and weekends as needed.

Youll have...

• High School Diploma or GED

• 1 or more years experience working in a manufacturing environment (internship and coop experience will be considered)

Even better you may have...

• Associates or bachelors degree in engineering Manufacturing or a related technical field.
• 3 or more years experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Electrical background preferred.
• Familiarity with the Standard Manual version of the FAST template.
• Ability to program with Siemens TIA Portal
• Validated ability to troubleshoot equipment and continuously evaluate for process improvements.
• Experience with conveyor system programming
• Solid understanding of networking to include DH Ethernet and remote IO
• 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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For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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