Controls Engineering Specialist (LAP)

Ford • Louisville, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of Ford Motor Company’s Manufacturing team, the Controls Engineering Specialist helps build smart vehicles by supporting manufacturing technologies and processes that improve efficiency. The role coordinates resources to identify root causes and fixes, breaks problems into verifiable items, and determines appropriate validation methods.

The position supports industrial bar-code printers, vision control systems, equipment monitoring, automation, machinery, material handling systems, robots, and controls networks. It also contributes to equipment safety reviews, personnel training, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. Overtime and weekend work may be needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of Controls Engineering experience; internship and co-op experience are considered.
• Familiarity with different types of vision cameras and their programming software.
• Ability to read and modify electrical prints and schematics and use AutoCAD.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and continuously evaluate processes for improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or Automation Engineering.
• Electrical background as an electrician or technician.
• Familiarity with PLC/CNC (Siemens or Allen-Bradley), VFDs, servos, Profinet, and ABB and FANUC robots.
• Solid understanding of laser burning.
• Experience with conveyor-system programming and overhead gantry systems.
• Solid understanding of networking, including DH+, Ethernet, and remote IO.
• 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).
• Knowledge of simulation modeling and visual factory management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resources to find root causes and fixes, break problems into items that can be validated, and determine validation methods.
• Set up and maintain industrial bar-code printers.
• Design and implement vision control systems, and 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 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 wired and wireless networks.
• 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 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 child care.
• 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.
• 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