Controls Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

1d • $86,600 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level