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.
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 will do...
- Experience interacting with senior management, process engineering, safety, IT, and plant production teams.
- Self-starting, self-directed with extremely good influential, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Strong manufacturing background with heavy emphasis on production related controls experience.
- Comfortable with working off shift or 4-crew.
- Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data.
- Lead problem solving in resolving equipment performance issues.
- Lead trouble shooting; coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated.
- Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.
- Assist in integration of controls into IT systems like Factory Information Systems (FIS), Error Proofing, QWX, and QTS.
- Troubleshoot machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtime
- Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment.
- Review and coordinate project installations.
- Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements
- Maintain program backups for machinery and automation
You'll have ...
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to work an off-shift schedule.
- 3 year or more of Controls Engineering experience in manufacturing environment
- 3 years or more experience with PLC logic, controls, Siemens and Modicon programming
- Interest in controls engineering with strong aptitude to quickly learn and apply controls knowledge.
- Direct program experience with assembly and machining controls architectures (hardware/software).
- Knowledge of programming principals on Siemens, Schneider, Bosch PLC along with CNC/Motion controls systems.
- Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot PLC, CNC, robot, and other automation issues.
- Knowledge of cell machining systems and integration of CNC controls, gantries and auxiliary equipment an asset.
- Knowledge of ABB/FANUC robot
Knowledge of assembly and machining RFID systems including complexity management, and QOS strategies.
Knowledge of Vision Systems
Able to read Controls (electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic) prints.
Even better ...
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical, Controls or Automation Engineering
Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred
Interest in controls engineering with strong aptitude to quickly learn and apply controls knowledge.
Solid understanding of laser burning
Knowledge of international electrical/safety standards (UL, ISO, IEC etc) and familiarity with internal/external safety processes (risk assessments, PSS, integrated safety etc).
Understanding of communication network architectures and field bus protocols.
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)
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
· 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.
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.
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to work an off-shift schedule or four-crew schedule
- At least 3 years of Controls Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- At least 3 years of experience with PLC logic, controls, Siemens programming, and Modicon programming
- Experience with assembly and machining controls architectures, including hardware and software
- Knowledge of Siemens, Schneider, and Bosch PLC programming, plus CNC and motion controls systems
- Ability to troubleshoot PLC, CNC, robot, and other automation issues
- Knowledge of cell machining systems and integration of CNC controls, gantries, and auxiliary equipment
- Knowledge of ABB or FANUC robots
- Knowledge of assembly and machining RFID systems, complexity management, and QOS strategies
- Knowledge of vision systems
- Ability to read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic controls prints
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, controls, or automation engineering
- Electrical background as an electrician or technician
- Understanding of laser burning
- Knowledge of international electrical and safety standards, including UL, ISO, and IEC
- Familiarity with safety processes such as risk assessments, PSS, and integrated safety
- Understanding of communication network architectures and field bus protocols
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
- Experience with Lean tools including 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
- Understanding of 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC processes
- Familiarity with TQM and Kaizen methods
- At least one year of experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ford Motor Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Ford Motor Company.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one with options that include zero-premium plans, free mental health support, and wellness resources. For represented hourly employees, health plans are described as low-cost with strong coverage value.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and additional company contributions is available from day one, alongside life and disability coverage. Pension eligibility in certain situations and financial-planning support reinforce long‑term security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp‑up program for returning parents, reflect a family‑focused package. Flexible Family Care days and generous time‑off options help address short‑term caregiving and personal needs.
Ford Motor Company Insights
What We Do
Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day.
