Manufacturing Engineer

Ford • Dearborn, MI

4d • $72,480 - $162,120 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.
Ford’s Model E team is charged with delivering the company’s vision of a fully electric transportation future. Model e is customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial, and data-driven and is dedicated to delivering industry-leading customer experience for electric vehicle buyers and owners. You’ll join an agile team of doers pioneering our EV future by working collaboratively, staying focused on only what matters, and delivering excellence day in and day out. Join us to make positive change by helping build a better world where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.
In this position...
The Paint Engineering Electrical/Controls Engineer will develop and lead process, equipment & facility development related to current and new electrical/controls technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and equivalent experience in Engineering or Science (Mechanical, or Chemical preferred)
• 5+ years of manufacturing controls experience
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, project design and construction environment.
• 3+ years of experience in power distribution systems.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with applicable industrial standards and codes.
• Exposure to Ford paint processes, standards, and specifications.
• Working knowledge of IT systems and applications used within Ford Motor Company.
• General understanding of machine safety principles and risk-based design concepts.
• Green/Black belt training
• Experience with equipment Process Monitoring & Control Systems (FIS), Process Data Collection, including AIS, IIot as it pertains to DXQ and DIS
• Experience with ASRS (Automatic Storage and Retrieval System) controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve existing and new process and equipment controls and monitoring standards, test methods, and specifications for the design, specifications and procedures related to electrical/controls systems to improve current and future vehicle programs and manufacturing processes.
• Define and maintain design standards, specifications, and procedures for electrical and controls systems
• Support commissioning, testing, validation, and long-term maintainability
• Drive consistency across global manufacturing environments
• PLC Hardware & Software
• Process equipment and conveyor systems
• Architecture, programming standards, diagnostics, and lifecycle support
• Exposure to safety devices such as E-stops, light curtains, interlocks, or safety PLCs.
• Standardized visualization, alarm handling, and operator interaction
• Motor control strategies, energy optimization, diagnostics, and protection
• Integration of controls data with manufacturing execution and reporting systems
• Controls architecture, performance requirements, and system integration
• Develop IIoT standards and specifications for data acquisition, connectivity, and analytics
• Enable scalable, secure data flow from the shop floor to enterprise systems
• Define and enforce industrial Ethernet standards
• Ensure IT/OT connectivity, cybersecurity compliance, and network conformity
• Support high-availability and deterministic network design
• Supplier interface for questions and conformity
• Consult on the electrical/controls aspects during the introduction of new advanced technologies and specifications throughout Vehicle Operations.
• Experience supporting equipment commissioning, startup, and system validation.
• Ability to troubleshoot controls, electrical, and network-related issues in a production environment
• Exposure to root cause analysis and corrective action processesProvide technical assistance, implementation assistance, downtime support, training and coaching to Plants and VOME.
• Creatively apply technology to the paint shop environment.
• Leverage of suppliers in the planning, development, and implementation of paint finishing systems and processes.
• Experience in using problem solving methodologies, trouble shooting, system development tools.
• Develop cost models and business cases as applied to controls and IT connectivity methodologies.
• Interact with supply base, equipment & component manufacturers, on a global basis.
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all levels of management
• Travel and work in U.S., and abroad (Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe, Asia) up to 60% of the time.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees