Industrial Controls Leader

Lead team and projects supporting manufacturing (VO & PMTE) using advanced technologies.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (MFG IT PD R&A Suppliers).

Benchmark advanced technologies and develop supplier partnerships to support ZFF capabilities.

Provide technical leadership mentoring and knowledge documentation.

Ensure lessons learned are identified and applied to future projects.

Interface with Manufacturing Operations to identify technical challenges and opportunities.

Maintain and provide feedback and updates on: standards lessons learned useful life matrix training (SME-based) and maintain Basket of Goods costs. Obtain and review feedback from Program Implementation teams updating lessons learned as required. Perform component selection and evaluation; Manage deviation process; manage IT systems integration standards; manage risk assessment questionnaires.

Support cycle line layout/facilities layout support; Lead controls design reviews; Lead risk assessment for machinery safety; Perform tool buy-off; verify common Ford programming practices; review and sign-off safety requirements; manage build follow-up and buy-off. Support Protag reviews; provide troubleshooting and fault analysis expertise; provide direction and validation of FIS/IIoT data; participate in throughput and constraint analysis; support teams for controls reviews; validate Andon system function PLC logic and station numbering. Support downtime issue resolution.

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

• Strong project management and organizational skills

• Ability to work in a team environment strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Hands on knowledge and ability to troubleshoot PLC robot vision and other automation issues

• Networking and communication protocols experience

• Primary knowledge required in controls engineering with a minimum of 10 years of experience

• Knowledge of programming principals of Industrial Automation Schneider Bosch Siemens & Rockwell

• Knowledge RFID systems including complexity management scheduling and QOS strategies

• Knowledge of international electrical/safety standards (UL ISO IEC etc. and familiarity with internal/external safety processes (Risk Assessments PSS Integrated Safety)

• Knowledge of and ability to read Electrical Pneumatic and Hydraulic Prints

• Understanding of communication network architectures and field bus protocols

• Extensive knowledge of IT standard applications

• Significant exposure/familiarity of all program delivery elements from the cost study phase to launch.

• Process engineering knowledge including GPDS deliverables and plant operational impact of controls designs

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 leadership level 6 and ranges from $115500-$218100.

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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This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.

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