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...
We’re seeking a highly skilled technical professional to provide key expertise to our outstanding automated manufacturing capabilities. You will utilize and leverage Vis Plant monitoring software to review cycle times of automation, as well as review and follow up on automation projects and installations.
What you'll do...
Use Vis Plant monitoring software to review cycle times of automation, review and follow-up on automation projects and installations
Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems
Update program backups for automation
Program new installations of Body tooling and conveyor systems
Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements
Coordinate automation campaigns
Independently troubleshoot all body equipment and continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery
Support plant Controls Engineer responsibilities for new and existing equipment (from initial install until time when equipment becomes obsolete).
Support operations controls needs as required for major disruptions to the business.
Support operations when departmental controls engineers are out of the office.
Support operations when departmental controls engineers are not available to cover weekend production shifts.
You'll have...
Bachelors Degree
1+ years of network experience
1+ year of electrical experience (electrician or technician)
Even better, you may have...
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
2 or more years of PLC logic experience
Strong problem-solving skills, including 8Ds, FMEAs, and DMAICs
ABB robot experience
Machining experience
RS Logics, Microsoft office
Indramat Servo
Familiarity with bar code scanning and function block logic
Siemens PLC
Experienced in laser burning
Strong understanding of conveyors system programming and body tooling techniques, in addition to networking understanding, DH+, Ethernet, remote IO
Blueprint reading, AutoCAD, interpret and modify electrical schematics experience
Simulation modeling exposure
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience
TQM and Kaizen Methods
FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience
Visual Factory Management
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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least 1 year of network experience
- At least 1 year of electrical experience as an electrician or technician
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- At least 2 years of PLC logic experience
- Strong problem-solving skills, including 8Ds, FMEAs, and DMAICs
- ABB robot experience
- Machining experience
- RSLogix and Microsoft Office experience
- Indramat Servo experience
- Familiarity with barcode scanning and function block logic
- Siemens PLC experience
- Laser burning experience
- Understanding of conveyor system programming, body tooling techniques, networking, DH+, Ethernet, and remote I/O
- Blueprint reading, AutoCAD, and electrical schematic interpretation or modification experience
- Simulation modeling exposure
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
- Experience with 5S, Kanban, poka-yoke, and value stream mapping
- DMAIC and DMADV project methodology experience
- TQM and Kaizen methods experience
- FMEA, PPAP, and DOE experience
- Visual Factory Management experience
Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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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