Engineering Specialist, Controls
About The Position
In this position... Lead problem solving to assist plants and implementation teams in resolving tooling, equipment and conveyor performance issues and downtime. Responsibilities What you'll do... · Coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown 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. Familiar with different type of vision cameras and their programing software. Continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery · Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment, review and follow up 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, Auto CAD · 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 · Work overtime and weekends as needed
Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Experience: 5+ yrs of related Controls Engineering experience
- Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in FORD+ (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
- Ability to work with UAW maintenance, Vendors, and other Process Team Members when required
- Microsoft Suite familiarity (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- PLC Controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allan Bradley)
- Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Experience: Effective oral and written communication skills
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
- 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills
- Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
- Familiar with UL508A requirements and NFPA79
- Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal programming and troubleshooting
- Siemens power line and solution line configuration and programming
- ABB and Fanuc robot troubleshooting
Responsibilities
- Coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown 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. Familiar with different type of vision cameras and their programing software. Continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery
- Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment, review and follow up 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, Auto CAD
- 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
- Work overtime and weekends as needed
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
