Controls Engineer

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means we’re continually seeking diligent, driven performers who think creatively to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

In this position...

As a Controls Engineer supporting Battery Manufacturing Engineering within Powertrain, you will drive the development of robust engineering standards and lead the implementation of advanced automation procedures. You will serve as a key technical expert, designing and optimizing production systems utilizing Fanuc robotics, industrial vision systems, and specialized IT network infrastructure. Your efforts will directly enable the seamless, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing of Ford's next-generation battery technologies.

You'll have...

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial preferred) OR equivalent experience (5+ years) in Controls Engineering with a strong ability to learn quickly and apply controls knowledge

Even better, you may have...

• Applied experience in Structured Control Language (SCL)
• Including FC/FB Editing and creation
• Extensive software programming experience - Siemens and Rockwell based preferred
• Direct program experience with assembly and machining controls architectures (hardware/software)
• Validated programming capabilities with Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell, Bosch PLCs and with CNC/Motion controls systems
• Hands-on knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and fix PLC, CNC, robot, vision and other automation issues
• Demonstrated skill in cell machining systems and integration of CNC controls, gantries and auxiliary equipment
• Knowledge of assembly and machining RFID systems including complexity management, and QOS strategies
• Knowledge of international electrical/safety standards (UL, ISO, IEC etc) and familiarity with internal/external safety processes (risk assessments, PSS, coordinated safety etc.)
• Able to read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints and design electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints
• Understanding of communication network architectures and field bus protocols
• Extensive knowledge of IT standard footprint applications such as FIS, QLSM, QWX, GPTS, QDAS, OBL, PDS etc.
• Familiarity with program delivery elements from the cost study phase to launch
• Process engineering knowledge including GPDS deliverables and plant operational impact of controls designs
• Experience interacting with senior management, process engineering, safety, IT, and plant production teams
• Self-starter, self-directed with extremely good influential, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Robust manufacturing background with heavy emphasis on production related controls experience
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead in the technical aspects of the role
• One or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• Experience using problem-solving skills within FMEA, DOE, DMAIC, 5D, 8D processes

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder…or 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 Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900., 

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's 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: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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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What you'll do...

• Lead the assembly and machining controls engineering deliverables for PTO, FAE and BME programs, from simultaneous engineering through program launch for all Global Manufacturing sites.
• Implement and apply standard software and hardware controls architectures across all programs/plants, following the PTO and GVOSS controls specification.
• 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.
• Lead simultaneous engineering meetings with Tier I suppliers to orchestrate controls program reviews with all interested parties.
• Participate in management program reviews and represent the controls organization in commodity discussions.
• Drive the controls organization to resolve issues, including feasibility, timing, cost and workload.
• Handle current scope program responsibilities.
• Deliver new model program work for various Powertrain, Battery and Final Assembly programs supporting and working in either SE MI, Ohio or Windsor, ONT.
• Travel up to 80% during peak program times.
• Work off shift, as the need arises, during peak program install and launch times.