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Ford Motor Company

Builds vehicles for drivers and commercial fleets

Controls Engineering

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLima, OH, USA$72.5k - $162.1k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED.
  • At least 2 years of Controls Engineering experience; internship and co-op experience will be considered.
  • A valid authorization to work in the United States is required.
  • Familiarity with programmable logic controllers and computer numerical control systems, including Siemens and Allen-Bradley; variable frequency drives; servo systems; Profinet; ABB and FANUC robots.
  • Ability to read blueprints, modify electrical schematics, and use AutoCAD.
  • Ability to troubleshoot equipment and continuously evaluate processes for improvement.
  • Understanding of networking, including DH+, Ethernet, and remote input/output.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
  • Experience with Lean tools including 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and Value Stream Mapping.
  • Understanding of 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC processes.
  • Familiarity with Total Quality Management and Kaizen methods.
  • At least one year of experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

  • Lead problem solving to assist plants and implementation teams in resolving tooling, equipment, and conveyor performance issues and downtime.
  • Coordinate resources to identify root causes and fixes, break problems into items that can be validated, and determine appropriate validation methods.
  • Handle setup and maintenance of industrial barcode printers.
  • Design and implement vision control systems using different types of vision cameras and their programming software.
  • Use FIS plant monitoring software to review equipment cycle times and follow up on project installations.
  • Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements.
  • Update program backups for machinery and automation.
  • Program new installations involving automation, machinery, material handling, and robots.
  • Review risk assessments and evaluate equipment safety as part of a team.
  • Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.
  • Read and modify electrical prints and schematics using AutoCAD.
  • 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 personal computers, perform personal-computer backup disk images, and install communication, firmware, and controls software.
  • Work overtime and weekends as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree.
  • An electrical background, such as electrician or technician experience.
  • A solid understanding of laser burning.
  • Experience with conveyor system programming and overhead gantry systems.
  • Familiarity with simulation modeling and visual factory management.

About the Company

Ford Motor Company

Builds vehicles for drivers and commercial fleets

Ford Motor Company designs and builds vehicles for individual drivers and commercial fleets worldwide, spanning Ford trucks and SUVs and Lincoln luxury models. Its Mustang sports car and Bronco off-road vehicles sit alongside gasoline, hybrid and electric products. The company sells vehicles, parts and accessories through dealers, while Ford Pro combines commercial vehicles with fleet software, charging and maintenance services; Ford Credit earns money from customer and dealer financing and leases. Connected services add subscriptions for vehicle features and business operations. Founded by Henry Ford in 1903, the company is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dearborn, MI
Founded
1903

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