Ford Motor Company

Controls Engineer

Ford Motor Company$65K — $166K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering, or equivalent experience (5+ years in Controls Engineering)
  • Proficiency in Structured Control Language (SCL) and programming techniques
  • Experience with Siemens and Rockwell software programming
  • Knowledge of assembly, machining, and tooling processes for Powertrain & Vehicle equipment
  • Ability to troubleshoot PLC, CNC, and automation issues effectively

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering deliverables for VOME & PTO programs through program launch
  • Implement standard controls architectures across global programs
  • Capture and apply lessons learned to future projects
  • Conduct engineering meetings with suppliers for controls program reviews
  • Represent the controls organization in management program discussions
  • Resolve technical issues impacting program feasibility and costs
  • Respond promptly to emergency downtime events
  • Manage program responsibilities and support various Powertrain programs

Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days and paid parental leave
  • Tuition assistance and vehicle discount programs
  • Community service paid time off and generous holiday schedule
  • Options for additional vacation time and family building benefits
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this position...

As part of our Manufacturing Electrical & Controls team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means we're continually seeking diligent, driven performers who think creatively to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...
  • Lead the assembly and machining controls engineering deliverables for VOME & PTO programs, from simultaneous engineering through program launch for all Global VOME & PTO sites.
  • Implement and apply standard software and hardware controls architectures across all programs/plants, following the VOME & PTO specification.
  • 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.
  • Lead simultaneous engineering meetings with Tier I suppliers to orchestrate controls program reviews with all interested parties.
  • Participate in management program reviews and represent the controls organization in commodity discussions.
  • Drive the controls organization to resolve issues, including feasibility, timing, cost, and workload.
  • Respond to emergency downtime events.
  • Handle current scope program responsibilities.
  • Deliver new model program work for various Powertrain programs supporting and working in either SE MI, Ohio, Kansas City, or Windsor, ONT.
  • Travel up to 80% during peak program times for the next several years (Kansas City, Tennessee & Kentucky to name a few).
  • Work off shift, as the need arises, during peak program install and launch times.


Qualifications

You'll have...
  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering or equivalent related exerience (5+ years in Controls Engineering with strong ability to quickly learn and apply controls knowledge)


Even better, you may have...
  • Applied experience in Structured Control Language (SCL)
  • Including FC/FB Editing and creation
  • Software programming experience in Rockwell & Siemens - both preferred
  • Direct program experience with assembly, machining, and tooling for Powertrain & Vehicle equipment
  • Ability to Engineer & Implement controls architectures (hardware/software)
  • Validated programming capabilities with Siemens, Schneider, Bosch PLCs and with CNC/Motion controls systems
  • Hands-on knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and fix PLC, CNC, robot, vision and other automation issues
  • Demonstrated skill in cell machining systems and integration of CNC controls, gantries and auxiliary equipment
  • Knowledge of assembly and machining RFID systems including complexity management, and QOS strategies
  • Knowledge of international electrical/safety standards (UL, ISO, IEC etc) and familiarity with internal/external safety processes (risk assessments, PSS, coordinated safety etc.)
  • Able to read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints and design electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints
  • Understanding of communication network architectures and field bus protocols
  • Knowledge of PTME IT standard footprint applications such as FIS, QLS, QWX, GPTS, QDAS, OBL, PDS etc., & EP-Operator system
  • Familiarity with program delivery elements from the cost study phase to launch
  • Process engineering knowledge including GPDS deliverables and plant operational impact of controls designs
  • Experience interacting with senior management, process engineering, safety, IT, and plant production teams
  • Self-starter, self-directed with organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Robust manufacturing background with heavy emphasis on production related controls experience
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead in the technical aspects of the role
  • One or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
  • Ability to implement AI Models to existing workstreams to improve team efficiency
  • Experience using problem-solving skills within FMEA, DOE, DMAIC, 5D, 8D processes


VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

SIGNIFICANT TRAVEL TO SUPPLIER SITES AND FORD ASSEMBLY PLANTS IS REQUIRED (50-75%)

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, 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.

This position is a salary grade 5 and ranges from $65,100-$109,300.

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance is 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.

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183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
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