Ford Motor Company · 10 hours ago
Mfg Controls Engineer
Dearborn, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in mobility and manufacturing, dedicated to creating innovative vehicles. The Mfg Controls Engineer will lead engineering deliverables for assembly and machining controls, ensuring efficiency and implementation of standard architectures across programs and plants.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead the assembly and machining controls engineering deliverables for VOME & PTO programs, from simultaneous engineering through program launch for all Global PTO sites
Implement and apply standard software and hardware controls architectures across all programs/plants, following the VOME & PTO specification
Ensure the identification and capture of lessons learned along with their application to new programs, as well as the impact to existing strategies and standards
Lead simultaneous engineering meetings with Tier I suppliers to orchestrate controls program reviews with all interested parties
Participate in management program reviews and represent the controls organization in commodity discussions
Drive the controls organization to resolve issues, including feasibility, timing, cost and workload
Handle current scope program responsibilities
Deliver new model program work for various Powertrain programs supporting and working in either SE MI, Ohio or Windsor, ONT
Travel up to 80% during peak program times
Work off shift, as the need arises, during peak program install and launch times
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering or equivalent experience (Mechanical, Industrial, etc)
Experience in controls engineering with strong ability to quickly learn and apply controls knowledge
Applied experience in Structured Control Language (SCL)
Bachelors degree - pursuing and received by or before February 2022
Prefer a minimum of 5 years of implementation experience
Preferred
Including FC/FB Editing and creation
Software programming experience in Rockwell & Siemens - both preferred
Direct program experience with assembly, machining, and tooling for Powertrain & Vehicle equipment
Ability to Engineer & Implement controls architectures (hardware/software)
Validated programming capabilities with Siemens, Schneider, Bosch PLCs and with CNC/Motion controls systems
Hands-on knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and fix PLC, CNC, robot, vision and other automation issues
Demonstrated skill in cell machining systems and integration of CNC controls, gantries and auxiliary equipment
Knowledge of assembly and machining RFID systems including complexity management, and QOS strategies
Knowledge of international electrical/safety standards (UL, ISO, IEC etc) and familiarity with internal/external safety processes (risk assessments, PSS, coordinated safety etc.)
Able to read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints and design electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints
Understanding of communication network architectures and field bus protocols
Knowledge of PTME IT standard footprint applications such as FIS, QLSM, QWX, GPTS, QDAS, OBL, PDS etc
Familiarity with program delivery elements from the cost study phase to launch
Process engineering knowledge including GPDS deliverables and plant operational impact of controls designs
Experience interacting with senior management, process engineering, safety, IT, and plant production teams
Self-starter, self-directed with organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Robust manufacturing background with heavy emphasis on production related controls experience
Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead in the technical aspects of the role
One or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
Ability to implement AI Models to existing workstreams to improve team efficiency
Experience using problem-solving skills within FMEA, DOE, DMAIC, 5D, 8D processes
Benefits
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid 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
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