Manufacturing Controls Specialist

3 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Ford Motor Company Full time
Job Description

We are the driving force behind innovation and the makers of the future. At Ford Motor Company, we're all part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you create today?

As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll play a crucial role in building 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.

Responsibilities
  • Use FIS Plant monitoring software to review cycle times of automation, review and follow up automation project's and installations.
  • Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems.
  • Update program backups for automation.
  • Program new installations, rebalances, new automation tooling and conveyor systems.
  • Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements.
  • Independently troubleshoot all BODY Area equipment and continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery.
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 8+ years of experience related to Robotic (Fanuc) programming in a manufacturing environment.
  • 3+ years of controls engineering experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in the following areas:
    • PLC logic and controls Allen Bradley RS Logixs/Studio Versions.
    • Very sufficient in Factory Talk (Panel View).
    • Weld Timers: Bosch and WTC.
    • 3+ years of experience in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Even better, you may have:

  • Fanuc and Kawasaki Robot experience.
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
  • Lean Tools - 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping.
  • DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience.
  • Visual Factory Management.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, including 4Ds, FMEAs, and DMAICs.
  • Familiarity with PowerFlex VFD's, Mov/Mot/MoviFit Armor starts, encoders, network/Ethernet controls.
  • Strong understanding of conveyor system programming, in addition to networking understanding, DH+, Ethernet, remote IO.
  • Setting up inputs and outputs for the robots and devices on the robot including setting node addresses, dip switches, and rotary dip switches.
  • Sifting through and debugging the logic.
  • Teaching and verifying zones/path segments for the robots. This also involved auto-debugging and ramping the robot(s) up to 100% and getting them in the cycle time that the customer needed without any crashes or mishaps.
  • Setting up all the devices on the end of the robot, whether it's a material handler, servo gun, or pneumatic gun, etc. Programming paths and understanding the zones, accuracies, or continuous.
  • Setting up software limits and hard stop, torquing the end effectors down (shimming the end effector and fixtures for the robot), and tightening the dress package up.
  • Servicing the robot/Production support. Figuring out faults and fixing them. Changing weld schedules or pressures to tracing down a bad wire to replace.
  • Supporting the line after programming and getting it up and running. (Production Support/Servicing)

We offer a work-life that works for you, including:

  • Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

This position is a range of salary grades 6, 7 and 8.

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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.

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