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Engineering Specialist, Controls-March 2024
Livonia
Mar 28, 2026
About Engineering Specialist, Controls

  We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?

  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...

  Lead problem solving to assist plants and implementation teams in resolving controls related equipment and conveyor performance issues and downtime.

  What you'll do...

  Identify root cause and implement corrective actions to controls related software and hardware problems

  Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements

  Update program backups for machinery and automation

  Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots

  Handle setup and maintenance of industrial bar code scanners & readers

  Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment and implement corrective actions as needed

  As part of a team, review risk assessments and evaluate equipment safety

  Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians

  Read and modify electrical prints and schematics, Auto CAD

  Maintain familiarity with OA, CPN/MPN networks and communication protocols for connecting to wireless and wired networks

  Manage installation and maintenance of virus protection software for controls network PCs, perform PC backup disc images and installation of communication and firmware and controls software

  Work overtime and weekends as needed

  You'll have...

  High school diploma or GED

  2 or more years of Controls Engineering experience (internship and coop experience will be considered)

  Even better, you may have...

  Bachelors Degree

  Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred

  Familiar with PLC/CNC (Siemens/ Allen-Bradley), VFD, Servo, Profinet, ABB and FANUC Robots

  Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, modify electrical schematics and use AutoCAD

  Validated ability to troubleshoot equipment and continuously evaluate for process improvements

  Experience with conveyor system programming and overhead Gantry

  Solid understanding of networking to include DH+, Ethernet and remote IO

  Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience

  Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping experience

  Understanding of 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC processes

  Familiar with TQM and Kaizen methods

  One or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)

  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 of 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 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.

  For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

  https://clicktime.symantec.com/15tStbdMMixCVZbLixBnv?h=0YtKHThoxaLfhVXpnX_7I7QfeSPfcwtEOB5M3ImbIaM=&u=https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD

  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 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. In the United States, If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

  #LI-onsite

  Requisition ID : 23109

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