Engineering Specialist - Stamping - Automation

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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...

This is a senior level position in the field of press room controls engineering. The role of the Controls Engineer is to troubleshoot, maintain and improve press room related equipment in an active automotive production environment. The press room consists of two large Komatsu transfer presses, 8 single action Komatsu presses, 1 double action Komatsu press, 1 JIER stretch draw, 1 Schuler tryout Press, an AP1 FAGOR prog press, 15 ABB robots and 8 Kuka robots.

What you'll do...

• Write/troubleshoot PLC programming using Siemens, Square D, PLC 5, Logix 500, Logix 5000 PLC software. The PLC programs in production control large stamping presses to include Komatsu transfer, Komatsu tandem, JIER tandem, and FAGOR prog.

• Design controls hardware infrastructures using Ethernet/IP, Profinet, DeviceNET, Serial Communications and occasionally Profibus.

• Set-up and/or troubleshoot field devices, i.e. motion control devices (VFD's, servo's, etc.), sick scanners, transducers, encoders, limit switches etc.

• Update or troubleshoot HMI (Human/Machine Interface) to include robots, presses, MOC's, Vision, UPS's VFD's, Rexroth cushion etc.

• Update and design control panels, creating panel layout drawings with regards to new projects or in production improvements. Creation of wiring schematics using AutoCAD-Electrical. This includes the development of new standards for control panel design and keeping up to date on NEC and UL508 requirements.

• Perform project management functions (budget, schedule, procurement) for the controls portion of any project. Assist with overall project scheduling. Work with project personnel and vendors to ensure scope of work, parts lead times, manpower requirements and cost aligns with overall objective.

• Be able to work with electrical installation subcontractors in the procurement process for implementing pipe and wire installation.

• Ability to communicate with internal groups of different disciplines as well as external customers and suppliers.

• Work overtime as workload's dictate. This may include weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays.

• Mentor/train UAW electricians during project design and implementation.

• Lead non-project quotes for controls related high hurts for next year funding requests.

• Help troubleshoot the most complex issues on all projects. Travel to assist with complex issues and help resolve it in a timely manner.

• Backup and restore PLC's, PC's, Robots, HMI's as needed

You'll have...

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Weld or Joining Engineering

• More than three (3) years of experience in press controls and/or automotive field.

• Expert in PLC programming and troubleshooting (able to navigate Siemens, Allen Bradley, and Square D to determine root cause of breakdowns.)

• Understand and troubleshoot processors and input/output cards whether field or remote.

• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD Electrical to create control device layout schematics and control panels drawings. Modify & update existing drawings as changes occur.

• Demonstrated electrical testing and troubleshooting skills are required, to include using meter/megger where needed to find shorts, opens, voltage, resistance etc.

• Detailed understanding of panel design including back panel layouts, power consumption and hardware sizing is required.

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as functional specifications, technical specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Strong experience with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Even better, you may have...

• Advanced engineering or related degree.

• Automotive Manufacturing Experience.

• The ability to read and speak Chinese/Mandarin/Japanese.

You may not 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!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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.

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This position is a range of salary grades 6, 7 and 8.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. TN visa holders may be considered.

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Requisition ID : 34424