Description
Position Description:
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
• Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots
• Review risk assessments as part of a team evaluating equipment
Requirements
Skills Required:
PLC/CNC, Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Software Systems
Skills Preferred:
Robotics, Computer Vision
Experience Required:
• Education: High School Diploma
• Experience: 5+ yrs of related experience
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in FORD+ (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, team building, and communication skills • Ability to work with UAW maintenance, Vendors, and other Process Team Members when required • Microsoft Suite familiarity (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• PLC Controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allan Bradley)
Experience Preferred:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Effective oral and written communication skills
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills
Lean Tools - 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
Familiar with UL508A requirements and NFPA79
Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal programming and troubleshooting
Siemens power line and solution line configuration and programming
Fanuc controls troubleshooting
CNC troubleshooting
