Engineering Specialist- Controls
Ford Motor Company - Louisville, KY
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As part of our Manufacturing team, youu2019ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, weu2019re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love. In this position... Coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated. Determine proper validation methods. What you'll do... + Handle setup and maintenance of industrial bar code printers + Utilize sound knowledge design and implement vision control systems. Familiar with different type of vision cameras and their programing software. Continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery + Use 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 + As part of a team, review risk assessments and evaluate equipment safety + Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians + Read and modify electrical prints and schematics, Auto CAD + 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 + Work overtime and weekends as needed You'll have... + High School Diploma or GED + 4 or more years of Controls Engineering experience (internship and coop experience will be considered) Even better, you may have... + Bacheloru2019s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, or Automation Engineering + Automotive experience is highly preferred + Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred + Familiar with PLC/CNC (Allen-Bradley), VFD, Servo, Profinet, FANUC Robots + Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, modify electrical schematics, and use AutoCAD + Validated ability to troubleshoot equipment and continuously evaluate for process improvements + Experience with conveyor system programming + Solid understanding of networking to include DH+, Ethernet, and remote IO + Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience + Lean Tools u2013 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping experience + Understanding of 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC processes + Familiar with TQM and Kaizen methods + One or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook) + Knowledge of simulation modeling and visual factory management is preferred You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builderu2026or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including: u2022 Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage u2022 Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more u2022 Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more u2022 Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases u2022 Tuition assistance u2022 Established and active employee resource groups u2022 Paid time off for individual and team community service u2022 A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Yearu2019s Day u2022 Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360., This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660. #LI-Onsite #LI-OG1 Requisition ID : 59401
Created: 2026-03-09