Engineering Specialist, Controls

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...

We're seeking a highly skilled technical professional to provide key expertise to our outstanding automated manufacturing capabilities. You will utilize and leverage Vis Plant monitoring software to review cycle times of automation, as well as review and follow up on automation projects and installations.

Engineering Specialist, Controls (H1B) 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?

What you'll do...

• Use Vis Plant monitoring software to review cycle times of automation, review and follow-up on automation projects and installations

• Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems

• Update program backups for automation

• Program new installations of Body tooling and conveyor systems

• Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements

• Coordinate automation campaigns

• Independently troubleshoot all body equipment and continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery

• Support plant Controls Engineer responsibilities for new and existing equipment (from initial install until time when equipment becomes obsolete).

• Support operations controls needs as required for major disruptions to the business.

• Support operations when departmental controls engineers are out of the office.

• Support operations when departmental controls engineers are not available to cover weekend production shifts.

What you'll do...

• Use Vis Plant monitoring software to review cycle times of automation, review and follow-up on automation projects and installations

• Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems

• Update program backups for automation

• Program new installations of Body tooling and conveyor systems

• Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements

• Coordinate automation campaigns

• Independently troubleshoot all body equipment and continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery

• Support plant Controls Engineer responsibilities for new and existing equipment (from initial install until time when equipment becomes obsolete).

• Support operations controls needs as required for major disruptions to the business.

• Support operations when departmental controls engineers are out of the office.

• Support operations when departmental controls engineers are not available to cover weekend production shifts.