Engineering Specialist, Automation (Paint Shop)
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means we’re continually seeking dedicated, determined performers who think creatively to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.
What you’ll be able to do:
We’re seeking a highly skilled technical professional to provide key expertise to our exceptional automated manufacturing capabilities. You will utilize Vis Plant monitoring software to review cycle times of automation, as well as review and follow up on automation projects and installations. You will:
- Use FIS Plant monitoring software to review faults and cycle times of automation, review and follow up automation project's and installations
- Use QLS Plant Quality software to review quality concerns and assist with cut-offs and resolutions
- Troubleshoot PLC issues, Robot Application issues and other critical imputes to the Sealing and Painting Process
- Review prints, interpret and modify electrical schematics
- Update program backups for automation
- Program new installations for Paint Automation and conveyor systems
- Reprogram automation for engineering changes, thru-put and quality improvements
- Coordinate automation repairs and use Maximo to generate CWO and 4D’s accordingly
- Understand/monitor and adjust spray booth conditions to ensure Quality Targets are achieved
Schedule:
- This role will be assigned to shift upon hire. Employee may be assigned to a 12-hour day or 12-hour night shift (no swing shifts) and the shift rotates from day to night every few months
The minimum requirements we seek:
- Associates Degree in Engineering with 3 + years of automation engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Our preferred requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- 3+ years of experience with PLC logic and controls programs
- 3+ years of Fanuc or ABB Robot Programming/Application experience
- 1+ year of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
- 1+ year of experience working with the following Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poke-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
- 1+ years Microsoft Office experience to include Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Prior experience reviewing prints and interpreting and modifying electrical schematics
- Successful candidate will be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
What you’ll receive in return:
As part of the Ford family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous PTO, retirement, savings and stock investment plans, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.
If you have what it takes to help us redefine the future of mobility, we’d love to have you join us.
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.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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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