Controls Engineer

Ford • Ypsilanti, MI

20d • $72,480 - $162,120 • Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Engineer designs, implements, and maintains systems that automate and optimize industrial processes for Battery Products. The role combines electrical, mechanical, and software skills to support efficient and reliable production operations. It supports manufacturing process engineering during new product launches and capacity expansions, drives continuous improvement, and helps resolve equipment and quality issues. A shift will be assigned, and the role is open to a rotating-shift environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment; internship and co-op experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• At least 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Electrical background.
• 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 opportunities for process improvement.
• Experience with conveyor system programming.
• Solid understanding of networking, including DH+, Ethernet, and remote I/O.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
• Experience with Lean tools such as 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Understanding of 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC processes.
• Familiarity with TQM and Kaizen methods.
• At least 1 year of experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing process engineering activity during new product launches or capacity expansions.
• Apply engineering principles to improve safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
• Analyze process bottleneck root causes and participate in constraint management and process optimization.
• Participate in root cause analysis of machine issues with 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 systems, and robots.
• Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.
• Maintain familiarity with OA, CPN/MPN networks, and communication protocols for wired and wireless network connections.
• Manage installation and maintenance of virus protection software for controls network PCs; perform PC backup disc images and install communication, firmware, and controls software.
• Work cooperatively with people with different levels of education and experience.
• Manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously, with guidance on priorities, to meet established deadlines.
• Work overtime and weekends as needed.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup childcare.
• Family-building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments.
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED