Controls Implementation Engineer

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

As part of Ford’s Manufacturing team, the Controls Implementation Engineer supports 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 to help ensure safe, reliable operation and successful production launches.

The engineer leads assembly and machining controls engineering deliverables for PTO programs, from simultaneous engineering through program launch across Global PTO sites. The position applies standard software and hardware controls architectures, captures and applies lessons learned, leads supplier controls reviews, represents the controls organization in program and commodity discussions, and drives resolution of feasibility, timing, cost, and workload issues. The work supports various Powertrain programs in southeast Michigan, Ohio, or Windsor, Ontario. Travel may reach 80% during peak program periods, and off-shift work may be needed during peak installation and launch times.

This hybrid position requires onsite work four or more days per week. The listed salary ranges are $86,600–$144,900 for salary grade 7 and $99,100–$166,200 for salary grade 8; final grade and salary depend on skills, experience, 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.
• Hardware design experience in electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Panel layout and design experience.
• Applied experience with Structured Control Language (SCL), including FC/FB editing and creation.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive software programming experience, preferably with Siemens-based systems.
• Direct program experience with assembly and machining controls architectures, including hardware and software.
• Validated programming capabilities with Siemens, Schneider, and Bosch PLCs and CNC/motion controls systems.
• Hands-on knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and repair 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, complexity management, and QOS strategies.
• Knowledge of international electrical and safety standards, including UL, ISO, and IEC, and familiarity with 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 cost study 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-directed approach and strong influential, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Robust manufacturing background with substantial 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).
• Experience using problem-solving methods such as FMEA, DOE, DMAIC, 5D, and 8D.

Responsibilities

• Lead assembly and machining controls engineering deliverables for PTO programs from simultaneous engineering through launch across Global PTO sites.
• Implement standard software and hardware controls architectures across programs and plants in accordance with the PTO controls specification.
• Identify and capture lessons learned and apply them to new programs and 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 resolution of controls issues, including feasibility, timing, cost, and workload.
• Handle current-scope program responsibilities and deliver new-model program work for Powertrain programs.
• Travel up to 80% during peak program periods and work off shift as needed during peak installation and launch times.
• Integrate, test, and troubleshoot powertrain manufacturing equipment with engineering teams, suppliers, and plant personnel.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, and subsidized back-up 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: Mid Level