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Ford Pro · 3 days ago

Manufacturing Industrial Controls Engineer

15555 Lundy Pkwy, Dearborn, MI, 48126, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Ford Pro is a division of Ford Motor Company focused on shaping the future of mobility. They are seeking a Manufacturing Industrial Controls Engineer to join their In-Plant implementation team, responsible for integrating advanced technology into vehicle manufacturing processes.

AutomotiveFleet ManagementSoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide direction for controls equipment locations for safety, maintenance and production consideration for tool install and through launch. Verify all Ford safety standards are followed

Analyze customer requirements and map to NGAVS systems design

Develop process flow diagrams based on customer input

Own for the integration of NGAVS with Ford Vehicle Operations tooling and process control systems

Work with vendor controls engineers to install, test, and debug standard NGAVS logic and drivers

Create custom PLC code for plant unique situations or modify standard templates and AOLs to address issues identified by others

Qualification

Rockwell PLCsHMI programmingNGAVS integrationElectrical EngineeringManufacturing ControlsNetworking (Ethernet/IP)Microsoft OfficeInterpersonal skillsTeam playerCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

B.S. in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Computer Systems or Manufacturing or B.S. in Computer Science with emphasis on Manufacturing/Industrial Controls

1 – 3 years' experience in industrial controls in an automotive environment, preferably with the Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC family

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all levels of operating management

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office application suite

Strong interpersonal skills to build close working relationship with customers

Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team player

Demonstrated aptitude to learn and apply new technologies

Manufacturing plant, especially Ford plant, experience is a big plus

Experience in networking, especially Ethernet/IP is a plus

Experience with SmartEye vehicle identification, or Keyence, or Cognex scanners is a plus

Candidate must be legally able to travel to and work in U.S., Canada, and Mexico

The job requires extensive travel to plant sites during critical phases of new model program launch

Must be physically able to work for long hours on the assembly plant floor (body, paint, and final); including walking extended distances and climbing stairs/ladders to overhead mezzanines