Ford Motor Company · 22 hours ago
Automation Engineer - Stamping
Wayne, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in manufacturing and innovation, dedicated to building state-of-the-art smart vehicles. In this role, you will oversee maintenance operations and supervise skilled trades to optimize production efficiency and ensure safety standards are met.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Ensure adherence to FAS08, OSHA, and all applicable safety standards for skilled trades work teams
Oversee production control systems, conducting root cause analysis (4D process) and participating in the Constraint Review Process to improve equipment efficiencies and prevent downtime
Support and direct skilled trades/maintenance personnel to optimize production yields, throughput, and uptime through prioritized predictive, preventive, and crisis maintenance, including supervising PM schedules and inspections
Ensure equipment start-up readiness for production and provide input to MPS for weekend/shutdown planning
Utilize Maximo for Maintenance (MFM) to document all maintenance activities and interface with planning
Lead oversight of controls and automation, including indirect supervision of electrical trades, initiating robot/automation/control changes (programming/logic), and working with ME/PE to optimize systems for new programs
Evaluate contractor performance and safety for controls and automation, and liaise with maintenance-related vendors
Work any shift, as well as rotating shifts and weekends
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
One or more years of technical work experience and troubleshooting in a Manufacturing or OEM Tooling environment
Programming and ladder logic experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, Controls, or Robotics Engineering
Technical certification in Robot / Automation and Controls
Three or more years of automotive experience
One or more years of experience with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
Validated experience managing a unionized workforce
Demonstrated skill with automotive controls and robotics
Benefits
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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
We don't just make history -- we make the future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$16.23BKey Investors
US Department of EnergySoros Fund Management
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
Leadership Team
James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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