Controls Engineer

4 months ago


Ypsilanti, United States Ford Motor Company Full time

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. What will you make today? 

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.

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.


You'll have... 

High school diploma or GED 2 or more years of Controls Engineering experience (internship and coop experience will be considered) Collaborative mindset and team building attitude. Experience utilizing data to drive engineering solutions. Working knowledge with Ford FAST template for Siemens PLC’s and OMS.  Ability to program using RSLogix 5000 software. Not just troubleshoot, but to program at a high level and create that are easily understandable. Ability to design safety circuits and program/verify safety logic Working knowledge of Allen Bradley Rockwell ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs, HMI’s and Ethernet I/O. Safety PLCs, in particular. Ability to program Siemens PLCs with Step 7 programming software. Not just troubleshoot, but to program at a high level and create that are easily understandable.  Proficient in AutoCad for editing electrical drawings. Ability to program Fanuc robots Ability to program GigE Vision systems Cognex EtherInspect. Familiarity with Atlas Copco nut runner systems

Even better, you may have...

Bachelor’s Degree. Electrical background preferred. Familiarity, with the Standard Manual version of the FAST template. Ability to program with Siemens TIA Portal 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 – 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)

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 builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, 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. 



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