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Ford Motor Company · 6 hours ago

Controls Engineering Specialist

Chicago Heights, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is a global automotive leader, and they are seeking a Controls Engineering Specialist to enhance their automation processes. The role involves troubleshooting automation problems, programming new installations, and coordinating automation campaigns to improve efficiency and quality.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Use Vis Plant monitoring software to review cycle times of automation, review and follow up automation project's 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

Qualification

Controls Engineering experiencePLC logicControlsFanuc robotsAllen Bradley programmingElectrical BackgroundLean ManufacturingSix Sigma experienceTeam-building skillsRead blueprintsSimulation modeling exposureProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED required

2+ years of Controls Engineering experience (internship and co-op experience will be considered)

Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls (RSLogix)

Electrical Background (electrician or technician) or related experience

Allen Bradley Panel View use/programming AB Servo and AB VFD drives

Fundamental working knowledge of Fanuc robots

Familiarity with VFDs, Armor starts, encoders, network/Ethernet controls

Ability to work rotating shifts and hours, including days, nights, and weekends

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Strong problem-solving skills, including 8Ds, FMEAs, and DMAICs

Fanuc robot experience

Kawasaki programming, RS Logics, Microsoft Office

Ability to read prints, AutoCAD, interpret, and modify electrical schematics

Experienced in laser burning

Strong understanding of conveyor system programming and body tooling techniques, in addition to networking understanding, DH+, Ethernet, and remote IO

Ability to read blueprints

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