Controls Engineering Specialist (LAP)

Ford Motor • Louisville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of Ford Motor Company’s Manufacturing team, the Controls Engineering Specialist helps build smart vehicles by supporting technology and process improvements in manufacturing plants. The role coordinates resources to identify root causes and fixes, breaks problems into items that can be validated, and determines appropriate validation methods. It also supports equipment quality, delivery, safety, installation, maintenance, programming, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of Controls Engineering experience; internship and co-op experience count.
• Familiarity with PLC/CNC systems, including Siemens and Allen-Bradley, VFDs, servos, Profinet, and ABB and FANUC robots.
• Ability to read blueprints, modify electrical schematics, and use AutoCAD.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and continuously evaluate processes for improvement.
• Experience with conveyor-system programming and overhead gantry systems.
• Understanding of networking, including DH+, Ethernet, and remote I/O.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• 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).
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or Automation Engineering.
• Electrical background, such as electrician or technician experience.
• Solid understanding of laser burning.
• Knowledge of simulation modeling and visual factory management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resources to identify root causes and fixes, break problems into validated items, and determine appropriate validation methods.
• Set up and maintain industrial barcode printers.
• Design and implement vision control systems, using knowledge of vision cameras and their programming software.
• Continuously evaluate equipment for quality and delivery improvements.
• 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 automation, machinery, material handling, and robot installations.
• Review risk assessments as part of a team and evaluate equipment safety.
• 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 wired and wireless network connections.
• Manage installation and maintenance of virus-protection software for controls-network PCs.
• Perform PC backup disk images and install communications, firmware, and controls software.
• 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.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED