In this position…
This BME Controls Engineering position provides a great opportunity to lead Ford Motor Company's journey to electrification within the Battery Manufacturing Engineering (BME) organization. BME Controls team is supporting BlueOval SK plant through equipment safety and functionality validations, ensuring US regulations compliance, ensuring network connectivity with MES servers and guiding OEMs to achieve project milestones on time.
What you'll do…
Lead Industrial Controls systems development, migration to Ford based solutions and verification for BOSK programs
Lead development key Controls standards for BOSK programs
Lead Cyber Security programs and application for BOSK programs
Estimate, plan and deliver electrical infrastructure for BME BOSK programs
Identify Controls Best Practice; launch Enablers, Training, and Change Control, etc.
Support ETC Subcommittee member, as required
Liaison with IT on IT / Controls interface issues
Drawing Approval, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical
Approve requests for deviations/waivers from OEM's and Plant
Monitor use of Structured software specification, organize training for OEM's where required
Issue resolution during machine build and Installation
Support fresh eyes on other current programs
Troubleshoot and resolve production-related downtime (i.e. PLC programs, HMI Screens, etc.).
Emphasis on delivery and continuous improvement of safety, quality, and productivity
Interface with Automation Suppliers to manage program deliverables
Run-off equipment per JV Partner/Ford specifications at supplier and plant to validate capability and robustness including safety
Ensure production systems meet objectives through R&M, Process Design and FMEAs
Work with plant personnel with appropriate timing and installation documentation, to ensure efficient/timely installation and validation
Use Lessons Learned to develop program studies and improve standard Bill of Processes
You'll have….
BS in Engineering
Five years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering
Individual must be a team player and willing to take a leadership role in a project setting
Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong computer skills (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD)
Controls Experience Required, FAST programming knowledge preferred
Experience in Controls Software, Cyber Security and Standards
Exposure to multiple controls architectures preferred (Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc..)
Self-starting (learner and growth mindset), self-directed with extremely good influential, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical ability
Strong manufacturing background with heavy emphasis on production related controls experience
Ability to be flexible and adapt to a dynamic JV working environment, working with international JV Partner and diverse team
Flexibility in work location, ability to travel, work overtime and holidays when required
Even better, you may have…
Project Management experience
Automation design knowledge/experience ASRS Systems, part and process tracking systems (FIS or related), etc.
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, 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 7.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here:https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
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