The Role
Design, program, install, troubleshoot and validate stamping plant controls and automation (PLCs, HMIs, robots, vision). Ensure FPS, safety and quality compliance, manage installations, train OEMs, resolve downtime, maintain backups, and support suppliers and plants regionally.
Summary Generated by Built In
- Ensure adherence and compliance to the Ford Production System (FPS)
- Understand and consistently apply standard manufacturing operating systems and principles
- Enforce compliance with Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries
- Ensure compliance with Quality Operating System to achieve zero defects
- Use Andon data to prioritize efforts to achieve 100% flow
- Identify Controls best practice; launch enablers Training and Change control.
- Liaison with IT on IT / Controls interface issues
- Drawing approvals and updates, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical.
- Monitor use of structured software specifications, organize training for OEM’s as required
- Issue resolution during machine builds and installation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production related downtime. (i.e. PLC programs, HMI Screens, etc)
- Set-up and maintenance of industrial bar code scanners and printers
- Run off equipment per Ford specifications at supplier and plant to validate capability and robustness including safety.
- Ensure production systems meet objectives through R&M, Process design and FMEA’s
- Work with Plant and manufacturing engineering personnel with appropriate timing and installation documentation, to ensure efficient / timely installation and validation.
- Capability to use software to solve manufacturing problems the users are facing
- Ensure the identification and capture of lessons learned along with their application to new programs, as well as the impact to existing strategies and standards
- Troubleshoot PLC, Robot, and other Automation problems
- Update program backups for Automation
- Program new installations of vision, fastening, dispense, leak test, electrical test, gantry and conveyor systems
- Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements
- Flexibility to work in both Ford Manufacturing plant (FTM) and AAT
- Able to travel to support IMG plants within the region as require/assign.
Responsibilities
- Ensure adherence and compliance to the Ford Production System (FPS)
- Understand and consistently apply standard manufacturing operating systems and principles
- Enforce compliance with Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries
- Ensure compliance with Quality Operating System to achieve zero defects
- Use Andon data to prioritize efforts to achieve 100% flow
- Identify Controls best practice; launch enablers Training and Change control.
- Liaison with IT on IT / Controls interface issues
- Drawing approvals and updates, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical.
- Monitor use of structured software specifications, organize training for OEM’s as required
- Issue resolution during machine builds and installation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production related downtime. (i.e. PLC programs, HMI Screens, etc)
- Set-up and maintenance of industrial bar code scanners and printers
- Run off equipment per Ford specifications at supplier and plant to validate capability and robustness including safety.
- Ensure production systems meet objectives through R&M, Process design and FMEA’s
- Work with Plant and manufacturing engineering personnel with appropriate timing and installation documentation, to ensure efficient / timely installation and validation.
- Capability to use software to solve manufacturing problems the users are facing
- Ensure the identification and capture of lessons learned along with their application to new programs, as well as the impact to existing strategies and standards
- Troubleshoot PLC, Robot, and other Automation problems
- Update program backups for Automation
- Program new installations of vision, fastening, dispense, leak test, electrical test, gantry and conveyor systems
- Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements
- Flexibility to work in both Ford Manufacturing plant (FTM) and AAT
- Able to travel to support IMG plants within the region as require/assign.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree of Engineering or relate.
- 3-5 Years experience in Manufacturing electrical/controls field
- Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls
- Electrical background (Electrician or Technician)
- Able to Gather, Analyze, evaluate data to provide an option to decision making and presented.
- Excellent English communication such as verbal and writing. Preferably background particularly Stamping Facilities.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding and communication skills.
- Project management and organizational experience (Min 2 years)
- Experience within manufacturing (Plant, Eng, etc) (Min 2 years).
- Networking and communication protocols experience (Min 2 years)
- Experience with PLC (Siemens/Allen Bradley),HMI, VFD, Profinet, AutoCAD, C and RSLOGIX software and systems (Min 2 years)
- Working Knowledge of Metal Stamping Presses and Automation.(Min 2 years)
- Ownership and Responsibility are strong require.
- Strong organizational, administrative and conflict management skills.
- Ability to learn, develop and motivate towards delivery of objectives
- Be Involved in team direction/activities and drive teamwork and unity.
Ownership and Responsibility are strong requirement.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related
- 3-5 years experience in manufacturing electrical/controls field
- Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls
- Electrical background (Electrician or Technician)
- Ability to gather, analyze and present data to support decision making
- Excellent English verbal and written communication
- Background in stamping facilities
- Minimum 2 years project management and organizational experience
- Minimum 2 years manufacturing/plant engineering experience
- Minimum 2 years networking and communication protocols experience
- Minimum 2 years experience with PLC (Siemens/Allen Bradley), HMI, VFD, Profinet, AutoCAD, C and RSLogix
- Minimum 2 years working knowledge of metal stamping presses and automation
- Ability to troubleshoot PLC, robot and other automation problems
- Experience setting up and maintaining industrial barcode scanners and printers
- Ability to program and validate vision, fastening, dispense, leak test, electrical test, gantry and conveyor systems
- Flexibility to work in Ford manufacturing plant and AAT; travel regionally as required
- Demonstrated leadership, teamwork and conflict management skills
- Strong ownership and responsibility
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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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.
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