Controls Implementation Engineer

Ford Motor Company • Dearborn, MI

9d • $86,600 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

As part of Ford Motor Company's Manufacturing team, the Controls Implementation Engineer supports the implementation of controls solutions for powertrain manufacturing equipment, including CNC machining and related electrical systems. The role works with engineering teams, suppliers, and plant personnel to integrate, test, and troubleshoot equipment, helping ensure safe and reliable operation and successful production launches. It leads assembly and machining controls engineering deliverables for Powertrain Operations (PTO) programs from simultaneous engineering through launch at global sites, and applies standard software and hardware controls architectures across programs and plants. The position supports new model Powertrain programs in Southeast Michigan, Ohio, or Windsor, Ontario, and may require travel up to 80% during peak program periods as well as off-shift work during peak installation and launch periods.

The role is hybrid, with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. Salary is listed as grade 7, $86,600–$144,900, or grade 8, $99,100–$166,200; final grade and salary depend on candidate skills and experience, job scope, responsibility, and market value. Visa sponsorship is not available, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Preferably at least 5 years of implementation experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or in Computer Science.
• Controls engineering experience and the ability to quickly learn and apply controls knowledge.
• Electrical and pneumatic hardware design experience.
• Panel layout and design experience.
• Applied experience in Structured Control Language (SCL), including editing and creating FC/FB.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive software programming experience, preferably Siemens-based.
• Direct program experience with assembly and machining controls architectures, including hardware and software.
• Validated programming capabilities with Siemens, Schneider, and Bosch PLCs and with CNC/motion control systems.
• Hands-on knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and fix PLC, CNC, robot, vision, and other automation issues.
• 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 and safety standards such as UL, ISO, and IEC, and familiarity with internal and external safety processes such as risk assessments, PSS, and coordinated safety.
• Ability to read and design electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints.
• Understanding of communication network architectures and field bus protocols.
• Extensive knowledge of PTME IT standard footprint applications such as FIS, QLSM, QWX, GPTS, QDAS, OBL, and PDS.
• Familiarity with program delivery elements from the cost study phase through launch.
• Process engineering knowledge, including GPDS deliverables and the plant operational impact of controls designs.
• Experience interacting with senior management, process engineering, safety, IT, and plant production teams.
• Self-starter, self-directed, and highly capable in influencing, organization, and interpersonal communication.
• Robust manufacturing background with a strong emphasis on production-related controls experience.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to lead technical aspects of the role.
• One or more years of experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Problem-solving experience using FMEA, DOE, DMAIC, 5D, or 8D processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead assembly and machining controls engineering deliverables for PTO programs, from simultaneous engineering through program launch for all Global PTO sites.
• Implement and apply standard software and hardware controls architectures across programs and plants, following the PTO controls specification.
• Capture lessons learned and ensure their application to new programs, including assessing impacts on existing strategies and standards.
• Lead simultaneous engineering meetings with Tier I suppliers and coordinate controls program reviews with interested parties.
• Participate in management program reviews and represent the controls organization in commodity discussions.
• Drive the controls organization to resolve feasibility, timing, cost, and workload issues.
• Handle current-scope program responsibilities.
• Deliver new model program work for Powertrain programs, supporting and working in Southeast Michigan, Ohio, or Windsor, Ontario.
• Travel up to 80% during peak program times.
• Work off shift as needed during peak program installation and launch times.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized backup child care.
• 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.
• Vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

What This Job Offers

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