Factory Automation Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

19h • $74,300 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ford Motor Company is seeking a Factory Automation Engineer for its Battery Manufacturing Engineering team. The role designs, implements, and improves automated material handling systems, including automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The engineer works with manufacturing, operations, IT, maintenance, and equipment suppliers to integrate systems, troubleshoot issues, and improve safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.

The position delivers automation projects from concept through commissioning and ongoing support. It also provides technical support for existing automation systems and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, automation, robotics, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience with industrial automation, manufacturing systems, or automated material handling.
• At least 2 years of experience with ASRS, AMRs, or related material handling technologies.
• At least 3 years of experience with industrial controls, sensors, networks, and equipment integration.
• At least 3 years of experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and industrial communication protocols.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 20% under normal business conditions, increasing to as much as 50% during launch periods, as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing or supporting ASRS or AMR systems in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Experience integrating automation with warehouse management or manufacturing execution systems.
• Familiarity with simulation, facility layout, or material flow analysis tools.
• Experience with equipment safety assessments, commissioning, and supplier management.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ASRS and AMR solutions aligned with manufacturing and material handling requirements.
• Evaluate material flow, storage capacity, throughput, and facility layouts to identify automation opportunities.
• Create equipment specifications, system requirements, project plans, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams on equipment selection, design reviews, installation, and commissioning.
• Support integration of automation equipment with plant controls, warehouse management systems, manufacturing execution systems, and other business applications.
• Troubleshoot equipment, controls, communications, and system performance issues.
• Analyze operational data and develop improvements to system availability, throughput, and reliability.
• Collaborate with safety, operations, and maintenance teams to identify risks and implement safe operating procedures.
• Develop and support testing, acceptance criteria, training, and handover documentation.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables as assigned.
• Provide technical support for existing automation systems and continuous improvement initiatives.

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.
• Established and active employee resource groups.
• Paid time off for individual and team community service.
• Generous 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