Ford Motor Company · 1 day ago
Engineering Specialist, Machining
Ford Motor Company is a global automotive manufacturer, and they are seeking an Engineering Specialist in Machining to apply engineering principles to improve manufacturing processes. The role involves troubleshooting machinery and automation, programming new installations, and ensuring equipment safety and efficiency.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtime
Use Factory Information Systems (FIS), plant monitoring software, to review cycle times of equipment, review and follow up project installations
Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements
Update 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 safety
Working with Programmable Logic and Controls (PLC)
Siemens and Modicon programming
Independently troubleshoot all equipment and continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery
Works with PLC/Computer Numerical Control (CNC) – Siemens
Works with ABB robot
Read and modify electrical prints and schematics, Auto CAD
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
1+ years' experience with Microsoft Office products
1 +year of Controls Engineering experience (can include co-op/internships)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred
Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred
Familiarity with VFD, Servo, Profinet
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping experience
TQM and Kaizen methods experience
MEA, PPAP, and DOE experience
Visual Factory Management experience
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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.
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
Recent News
2026-01-09
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