Engineering Specialist, Controls

Ford Motor • Chicago, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We're seeking Controls Engineering Specialists. We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves, and build a better world together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to increase our efficiency further. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED Required
• 2 or more years of Controls Engineering experience (internship and co-op experience will be considered)
• Ability to work AWS work schedule

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree
• Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred
• Familiar with PLC/CNC (Siemens/ Allen-Bradley), VFD, Servo, Profinet, ABB and FANUC Robots
• Solid understanding of laser burning
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, modify electrical schematics and use AutoCAD
• Validated ability to troubleshoot equipment and continuously evaluate for process improvements
• Experience with conveyor system programming and overhead Gantry
• Solid understanding of networking to include DH+, Ethernet and remote IO
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping experience
• Understanding of 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC processes
• Familiar with TQM and Kaizen methods
• One or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
• Knowledge of simulation modeling and visual factory management preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead problem-solving to assist plants and implementation teams in resolving tooling, equipment, and conveyor performance issues and downtime.
• Coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage, and break down problems into items that can be validated.
• Determine proper validation methods.
• Handle setup and maintenance of industrial bar code printers.
• Utilize sound knowledge, design, and implement vision control systems.
• Continuously evaluate equipment for improvement in quality and delivery.
• Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment, review, and follow on project installations.
• Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements.
• Update program backups for machinery and automation.
• Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots.
• As part of a team, review risk assessments 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 connecting to wireless and wired networks.
• Manage installation and maintenance of virus protection software for controls network PCs, perform PC backup disc images, and installation of communication and firmware and controls software.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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
• Education Level: High school or GED