Data Engineer, Automation & Controls, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

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.

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

• Ensure adherence and compliance to the Ford Production System (FPS) Key Unifying Processes (KUP)
• Understand and consistently apply standard manufacturing operating systems and principles
• Enforce compliance with Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries
• Ensure compliance with Quality Operating System practices to achieve zero defects
• Data Pipeline Development
• Develop Workflows to automate repetitive data tasks
• Connect enterprise applications SaaS platforms and manufacturing or operational systems using APIs event-driven messaging and orchestration workflows
• Perform data profiling mapping and modeling to ensure accuracy consistency and compliance with governance standards
• Identify and implement Controls Best Practice; launch Enablers Training and Change Control etc.
• Liaison with IT on IT / Controls interface issues
• Drawing approvals and updates Hydraulic Pneumatic Electrical
• Monitor use of Structured software specification organize training for OEMs where required
• Issue resolution during machine build installation and steady state production
• Troubleshoot and resolve production-related downtime (i.e. PLC programs HMI Screens etc.)
• Setup and maintenance of industrial bar code scanners and printers
• Run-off equipment per Ford specifications at supplier and plant to validate capability and robustness including safety
• Ensure production systems meet objectives through Process Design and FMEAs
• Work with plant and Manufacturing Engineering personnel with appropriate timing and installation documentation to ensure efficient/timely installation and validation
• Ensure the identification and capture of lessons learned along with their application to new programs as well as the impact to existing strategies and standards
• Troubleshoot PLC robot and other automation problems
• Update program backups for automation
• Program new installations of vision fastening dispense leak test electrical test gantry and conveyor systems
• Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements
• 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
• 4 years data engineering experience
• 2 years data visualization (reports dashboards) experience
• 2 years Experience using Python SQL C Java or similar platform for automation and data processing.
  

Even better you may have

• Masters degree engineering or computer science
• Experience Programming PLCs
• Power Bi Expertise
• Fundamental Working Knowledge of Industrial Electronics PLC Logic and Controls
• Ability to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal team building leadership and communication skills.
• Capability to learn use and troubleshoot new software and hardware systems to solve manufacturing problems that users are facing.
• Knowledge of Mfg. 4.0 (Industry 4.0) key principles Data Collection AI/ML IIOT Digital Twin
• Ability to understand networking and controls architectures.
• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
  

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 range of salary grades 5-8 and ranges from $65100-$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 not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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