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Engineering Specialist, Controls-February 2024
Wayne
Feb 10, 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...

  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 AP1 FAGOR prog press, 17 ABB robots and 6 Kuka robots.

  At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

  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.

  Overtime may be necessary as work load’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. The employee may be expected to travel to a site with a complex issue, on short notice, and help resolve it in a timely manner.

  Backup and restore PLC’s, PC’s, Robots, HMI’s etc.

  You'll have...

  Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical experience or degree.

  More than seven (7) years of experience in press controls and/or automotive field.

  Employee is an expert in PLC programming and troubleshooting. Can 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 using AutoCAD Electrical to create control device layout schematics and control panels drawings. Modify & update existing drawings as changes occur.

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

  Understanding of panel design including back panel layouts, power consumption and hardware sizing is required.

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

  Employee is skilled in PC usage and associated software including 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 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.

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  Requisition ID : 22399

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