Engineering Specialist-Manufacturing

Ford•Louisville, KY

About The Position

In this position... Manage Electrical Safety Program (Arc Flash and Shock Hazard) for the facility, including conducting Arc Flash/Shock Hazard study of the facility electrical distribution system. Provide appropriate arc flash labeling for electrical components. This position is also “Authorized Electrical Engineer” for the plant and implements the program in coordination with Plant’s Master Electrician. What you'll do... Will be responsible for maintaining the plant’s electrical distribution system drawings Responsible to write and manage annual Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) Projects (MEARS application) Support electrical aspect of all facility projects for construction & maintenance and provide electrical details to electrical trade leader for execution of the facility projects Provide electrical/controls support for the Powerhouse and waste treatment. Familiar with Allen Bradley and/or Siemen’s power logic software Must be able to adhere to FAS08 standards and requirements Substation PMs Buss shutdowns Run maintenance of electrical distribution system, including substation breakers, transformers, and 480V buss system/PMs Maintain emergency power systems including generators, lighting and auto transfer switches Manage energy conservation program for the facility; conduct energy conservation team meetings, report on plant’s energy conservation efforts and take steps to achieve annual energy savings targets. Conduct weekend energy audits and prepare report for management review. Write annual purchase orders for facility service contracts and maintenance of fire protection system, plant security system Review/approve PMs for facility electrical systems, setup new parts (1295) Review department safety measurables & coordinate improvement activities Drive continuous improvement and SQDCPME processes You'll have... High School Diploma or GED 3+ years of experience using AutoCAD software Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook Leadership Behaviors 8D Process 3+ years of experience using PLC software, like Siemens Ability to read blueprints Visual factory management Even better, you may have... Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering Must have excellent interpersonal skills; verbal and written and must be able to perform the duties without much supervision Active Kentucky Master Electrician License or Professional Engineer (Electrical) License strongly preferred Experience conducting Arc Flash and Coordination Studies Experience in automotive or heavy industrial manufacturing environments Energy management or sustainability program leadership experience Familiarity with Ford’s network systems, CPN/MPN, Control PLC virus protection, FIS You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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. This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $63,480-106,680., This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $72,480-121,440., This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360., This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
3+ years of experience using AutoCAD software
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word & Outlook
Leadership Behaviors
8D Process
3+ years of experience using PLC software, like Siemens
Ability to read blueprints
Visual factory management

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
Must have excellent interpersonal skills; verbal and written and must be able to perform the duties without much supervision
Active Kentucky Master Electrician License or Professional Engineer (Electrical) License strongly preferred
Experience conducting Arc Flash and Coordination Studies
Experience in automotive or heavy industrial manufacturing environments
Energy management or sustainability program leadership experience
Familiarity with Ford’s network systems, CPN/MPN, Control PLC virus protection, FIS

Responsibilities

Manage Electrical Safety Program (Arc Flash and Shock Hazard) for the facility, including conducting Arc Flash/Shock Hazard study of the facility electrical distribution system.
Provide appropriate arc flash labeling for electrical components.
Responsible for maintaining the plant’s electrical distribution system drawings
Responsible to write and manage annual Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) Projects (MEARS application)
Support electrical aspect of all facility projects for construction & maintenance and provide electrical details to electrical trade leader for execution of the facility projects
Provide electrical/controls support for the Powerhouse and waste treatment.
Run maintenance of electrical distribution system, including substation breakers, transformers, and 480V buss system/PMs
Maintain emergency power systems including generators, lighting and auto transfer switches
Manage energy conservation program for the facility; conduct energy conservation team meetings, report on plant’s energy conservation efforts and take steps to achieve annual energy savings targets.
Conduct weekend energy audits and prepare report for management review.
Write annual purchase orders for facility service contracts and maintenance of fire protection system, plant security system
Review/approve PMs for facility electrical systems, setup new parts (1295)
Review department safety measurables & coordinate improvement activities
Drive continuous improvement and SQDCPME processes

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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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