Controls Engineer

Position Description:
We are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers.
We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success.
Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live.

Position Duties:
Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data
Lead problem solving in resolving equipment performance issues
Lead trouble shooting; coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians Assist in integration of controls into IT systems like Factory Information Systems (FIS), Error Proofing, QWX, and QTS.
Troubleshoot machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtime
Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment
Review and coordinate project installations
Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements
Maintain 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 Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Skills Required:
Access Controls, Siemens, Backup Software, Software Development, PLC/CNC, Robotics, Computer Vision

Education:

High School Diploma
Experience:
5 yrs of related experience
Ability to work with UAW maintenance, Vendors, and other Process Team Members when required
Microsoft Suite familiarity (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) PLC Controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allan Bradley)