Ford Pro · 1 day ago
Chassis Automation Engineer
Ford Pro is part of Ford Motor Company, focusing on building innovative smart vehicles. The Chassis Automation Engineer will oversee maintenance operations, ensure safety standards, and support production through automation and controls management.
AutomotiveFleet ManagementSoftware
Responsibilities
Ensure adherence to FAS08, OSHA and all applicable safety standard for skilled trades work teams
Oversee production controls systems and associated systems
Conduct root cause analysis of downtime issues to prevent recurrence (4D process)
Support / direct skilled trades/maintenance personnel to evaluate requirements for maintaining and improving production yields, throughput, and up time
Use Maximo for Maintenance (MFM) to document all maintenance activities (crisis and planned) as well as interface and provide input to maintenance planning activities
Execute prioritized daily maintenance tasks (predictive, preventive and crisis maintenance)
Analyze equipment performance and work to improve efficiencies; actively participate in Constraint Review Process
Ensure equipment start-up readiness for production
Lead oversight of controls and automation to include:
Indirect supervision of electrical trades and electrical technicians supporting production and facilities operations
Robot, Automation and controls changes associated with process tooling and equipment. Includes programming and logic changes
Evaluate contractor performance and safety behavior and operations as related to controls and automation
Liaise and supervise maintenance related vendors (parts supply & services) and ensures appropriate execution and that objectives are met
Support and as needed supervise preventive maintenance schedules, preventive and predictive inspections, and repairs to minimize down time
Conduct root cause analysis of downtime issues to prevent recurrence (4D process)
Work with ME/PE to launch new programs or equipment, optimize Automation and Controls systems for process tooling
Execute prioritized daily maintenance activities (predictive, preventive and crisis maintenance) obtaining full utilization of work force while optimizing available opportunities for all maintenance
Provide input to MPS for weekend and shutdown maintenance planning
Use Maximo for Maintenance (MFM) to document all maintenance activities (crisis and planned)
Work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, Controls or Robotics Engineering
One or more years of technical work experience and troubleshooting in a Manufacturing or an OEM Tooling environment
Preferred
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 work force
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 child care 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 Pro
Ford Pro is a productivity accelerator designed to drive the business forward, delivering solutions to commercial customers of all sizes.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-10-04
2025-10-01
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