Control Engineer Specialist (LAP)

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Louisville, KY, USA
In-Office
84K-141K Annually
Junior
Automotive
The Role
Programs, maintains, and improves industrial automation, machinery, material handling systems, robots, vision systems, barcode printers, and controls networks. Troubleshoots equipment, coordinates root-cause analysis, validates fixes, updates backups, modifies electrical schematics, supports installations and engineering changes, evaluates safety and process improvements, and trains manufacturing personnel and electricians. The role requires at least two years of controls engineering experience and may require overtime or weekend work.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

Responsibilities

In this position... 

Coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated. Determine proper validation methods.

 

What you'll do...

  • 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

Qualifications

You'll have... 

  • High School Diploma or GED 

  • 2 or more years of Controls Engineering experience (internship and coop experience will be considered)

 

Even better, you may have...

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls or Automation Engineering

  • 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

 

 

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 of 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 child care 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 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360. 

 

 

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. 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. 

 

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Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least 2 years of controls engineering experience
  • Ability to program and maintain industrial automation, machinery, material handling equipment, and robots
  • Ability to troubleshoot equipment, identify root causes, and validate corrective actions
  • Ability to read and modify electrical prints and schematics
  • Ability to use AutoCAD
  • Ability to evaluate equipment safety and participate in risk assessments
  • Electrical, mechanical, controls, or automation engineering bachelor's degree
  • Electrical background as an electrician or technician
  • Experience with PLC/CNC systems, Siemens or Allen-Bradley, VFDs, servos, PROFINET, ABB robots, and FANUC robots
  • Understanding of laser burning
  • Experience with conveyor system programming and overhead gantry systems
  • Networking knowledge including DH+, Ethernet, and remote I/O
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
  • Experience with 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
  • Understanding of 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC processes
  • Familiarity with TQM and Kaizen methods
  • At least 1 year of experience with Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge of simulation modeling and visual factory management

Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Eligible employees can access medical, dental, and prescription coverage starting on the first day, with some zero-cost plan options and free mental health support. Benefits materials highlight comprehensive healthcare as a core pillar.
  • Retirement Support — Employees can enroll in a 401(k)-style plan from day one, and some salaried plans include a company match of $0.90 per dollar on the first 5% contributed. Official summaries also describe financial-planning support.
  • Parental & Family Support — The package includes paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp-up program for new parents returning to work. Flexible family-care days and other time-off options support caregiving needs.

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