Automation Engineering Specialist (LAP)
You will have
- Oversee production controls systems and associated systems
- Conduct root cause analysis of downtime issues to prevent recurrence (4D process)
- Analyze equipment performance and work to improve efficiencies; actively participate in Constraint Review Process
- Lead oversight of controls and automation to include: Indirect supervision of electrical trades and electrical technicians supporting production and facilities operations.
- Robot, Automation and controls changes associated with process tooling and equipment. Includes programming and logic changes.
- Work with ME/PE to launch new programs or equipment, optimize Automation and Controls systems for process tooling
- Provide input to MPS for weekend and shutdown maintenance planning
- Work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends
- Collaborate with Skilled Trades to create modern solutions and pursue new technologies
What You'll Do...
- Oversee production controls systems and associated systems
- Conduct root cause analysis of downtime issues to prevent recurrence (4D process)
- Analyze equipment performance and work to improve efficiencies; actively participate in Constraint Review Process
- Lead oversight of controls and automation to include: Indirect supervision of electrical trades and electrical technicians supporting production and facilities operations.
- Robot, Automation and controls changes associated with process tooling and equipment. Includes programming and logic changes.
- Work with ME/PE to launch new programs or equipment, optimize Automation and Controls systems for process tooling
- Provide input to MPS for weekend and shutdown maintenance planning
- Work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends
- Collaborate with Skilled Trades to create modern solutions and pursue new technologies
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- One or more years of technical work experience and troubleshooting in a Manufacturing or an OEM Tooling environment
- Even better, you may have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation, Controls or Robotics Engineering
- Technical certification in Robot / Automation and Controls
- Three or more years of automotive experience
- One or more years of experience with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
- Validated experience managing a unionized work force
- Demonstrated skill with automotive controls and robotics
Qualifications
- No need to 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!
Benefits
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 salary grade 6 and ranges from $72,480-121,440.
This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.