Controls Engineer

In this position...

The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining systems to automate and optimize industrial processes for Battery Products. The Controls Engineer will use a combination of electrical, mechanical, and software skills to ensure efficient and reliable production operations.

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

What you'll do...

• Support manufacturing process engineering activity during new product launches or capacity expansions.
• Apply engineering principles to drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
• Analyze process bottleneck root causes; engage in constraint management and process optimizations.
• Participate in root cause analysis of machine issues with the production and maintenance teams.
• Lead development of interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving tools.
• Update program backups for machinery and automation.
• Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots.
• Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.
• Maintain familiarity with OA, CPN/MPN networks and communication protocols for connecting to wireless and wired networks.
• Manage installation and maintenance of virus protection software for controls network PCs, perform PC backup disc images and installation of communication and firmware and controls software.
• While a shift will be assigned, open to work in a rotating shift environment.
• Work cooperatively and supportively with a broad range of individuals with different levels of education and experience.
• Manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously with guidance on priority to meet established deadlines.
• Work overtime and weekends as needed.

What you'll do...

• Support manufacturing process engineering activity during new product launches or capacity expansions.
• Apply engineering principles to drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
• Analyze process bottleneck root causes; engage in constraint management and process optimizations.
• Participate in root cause analysis of machine issues with the production and maintenance teams.
• Lead development of interim and permanent corrective actions to resolve quality issues using 8D methodology and structured problem-solving tools.
• Update program backups for machinery and automation.
• Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots.
• Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.
• Maintain familiarity with OA, CPN/MPN networks and communication protocols for connecting to wireless and wired networks.
• Manage installation and maintenance of virus protection software for controls network PCs, perform PC backup disc images and installation of communication and firmware and controls software.
• While a shift will be assigned, open to work in a rotating shift environment.
• Work cooperatively and supportively with a broad range of individuals with different levels of education and experience.
• Manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously with guidance on priority to meet established deadlines.
• Work overtime and weekends as needed.