Controls Engineer

Ford Motor Company - Chicago, Illinois

Position Summary:

Position Title: Controls Engineer

Overview:
 
At Ford Motor Company, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers.   We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community and the world in which we live.
 
Responsibilities:
 

• Use Vis 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 of Body tooling and conveyor systems
• Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements
• Coordinate automation campaigns

 
Minimum Requirements:
 

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of experience as an industrial electrician
• 1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office 

 
Preferred Requirements:
 

• Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls (RSLogix)
• Related engineering experience
• Allen Bradley Panel View use/programming AB Servo and AB VFD drives
• Familiarity with VFD’s, Armor starts, encoders, network/Ethernet controls
• Successful candidate should be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Strong problem solving skills, including 8Ds, FMEAs, and DMAICs
• Ability to independently troubleshoot all body equipment and continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery
• Fanuc robot experience
• Ability to read prints, AutoCAD, interpret and modify electrical schematics
• Experienced in laser burning
• Strong understanding of conveyors system programming and body tooling techniques, in addition to networking understanding, DH+, Ethernet, remote IO
• Simulation modeling exposure
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience, experience with Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
• DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience 

 
The distance between imagination and …. Creation.  It can be measured in years of innovation, or in moments of brilliance. And, it can be a road you start traveling right now.  When you join Ford Motor Company, your journey begins.  You become part of a team that is already leading the way, with ingenious solutions and attainable products – and it is always ready to go further.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.  Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Ford Motor Company is 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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Posted: 30+ days ago

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