Mfg Industrial Controls

About the role

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years' experience with Rockwell PLC's and HMI's. As a member of the In Plant Implementation team, you will be part of the team that is implementing Ford’s Next Generation Automated Vehicle Scheduling (NGAVS) application.

Responsibilities

• Work with vendor controls engineers to install, test, and debug standard NGAVS logic and drivers.
• May direct the efforts of others, including agency personnel or third-party controls integrators, depending on the project assigned.
• Maintain PLC code for Allen-Bradley ControlLogix using Rockwell RS5000 software.
• Create and modify HMI code for Allen-Bradley PanelView HMIs.
• Assignments may be in support of programs at any of the Ford vehicle assembly plants in North and South America.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Computer Systems or Manufacturing or B.S. in Computer Science with emphasis on Manufacturing/Industrial Controls
• 1 - 3 years’ experience in industrial controls in an automotive environment, preferably with the Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC family
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office application suite
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member on a team, and strong interpersonal skills to build close working relationships with customers
• Demonstrated aptitude to learn and apply new technologies
• Manufacturing plant, especially Ford plant, experience is a big plus
• Experience in networking, especially Ethernet/IP is a plus
• Experience with SmartEye vehicle identification, or Kenyence, or Cognex scanners is a plus

Qualifications

• Candidate must be legally able to travel to and work in US, Canada, and Mexico
• The job requires extensive travel to plant sites during critical phases of New Model Program launch
• Must be physically able to work for long hours on the assembly plant floor (Body, Paint, and Final), including walking extended distances and climbing stairs/ladders

Skills

• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office application suite
• Ability to work as an effective member on a team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Aptitude to learn and apply new technologies
• Experience in manufacturing plant, especially Ford plant
• Experience in networking, especially Ethernet/IP
• Experience with SmartEye vehicle identification, or Kenyence, or Cognex scanners

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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 6-8 and ranges from $72,480-162,120. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

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.