Automation Engineer - (KTP) at Ford Global Career Site

Louisville, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Automation, Controls, Root Cause Analysis, Maintenance, Electrical Trades, Robotics, Programming, Maximo, Production Yield, Efficiency Improvement, Predictive Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Safety Standards, Vendor Management, Technical Certification

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Ensure adherence to FAS08, OSHA and all applicable safety standard for skilled trades work teams Oversee production controls systems and associated systems Conduct root cause analysis of downtime issues to prevent recurrence (4D process) Support / direct skilled trades/maintenance personnel to evaluate requirements for maintaining and improving production yields, throughput, and up time o Use Maximo for Maintenance (MFM) to document all maintenance activities (crisis and planned) as well as interface and provide input to maintenance planning activities. o Execute prioritized daily maintenance tasks (predictive, preventive and crisis maintenance) o Analyze equipment performance and work to improve efficiencies; actively participate in Constraint Review Process Ensure equipment start-up readiness for production Lead oversight of controls and automation to include: o Indirect supervision of electrical trades and electrical technicians supporting production and facilities operations. o Robot, Automation and controls changes associated with process tooling and equipment. Includes programming and logic changes. Evaluate contractor performance and safety behavior and operations as related to controls and automation Liaise and supervise maintenance related vendors (parts supply & services) and ensures appropriate execution and that objectives are met. Support and as needed supervise preventive maintenance schedules, preventive and predictive inspections, and repairs to minimize down time Conduct root cause analysis of downtime issues to prevent recurrence (4D process) Work with ME/PE to launch new programs or equipment, optimize Automation and Controls systems for process tooling Execute prioritized daily maintenance activities (predictive, preventive and crisis maintenance) obtaining full utilization of work force while optimizing available opportunities for all maintenance Provide input to MPS for weekend and shutdown maintenance planning Use Maximo for Maintenance (MFM) to document all maintenance activities (crisis and planned). Work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends High School Diploma or GED One or more years of technical work experience and troubleshooting in a Manufacturing or an OEM Tooling environment Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, Controls or Robotics Engineering Technical certification in Robot / Automation and Controls One or more years of experience with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook) https://clicktime.symantec.com/15tStbdPF8wk8NqWxBmAt?h=GtGY94BobfVzpLg8sS4Fo0BxJDbJMPMmAjFc18-QCTI=&u=https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 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 LI-JL1

Responsibilities

The Automation Engineer will oversee production control systems and conduct root cause analysis of downtime issues. They will also support skilled trades personnel in maintaining and improving production yields and efficiencies.