Controls Engineering Specialist at Ford Global Career Site

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Controls Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Vision Control Systems, Industrial Bar Code Printers, PLC Programming, CNC Programming, Electrical Schematics, AutoCAD, Networking, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, FMEA, DMAIC, MS Office, Simulation Modeling, Visual Factory Management

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated. Determine proper validation methods Handle setup and maintenance of industrial bar code printers Utilize sound knowledge design and implement vision control systems. Familiar with different type of vision cameras and their programing software. Continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment, review and follow up project installations Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements Update program backups for machinery and automation Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots 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 Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated. Determine proper validation methods Handle setup and maintenance of industrial bar code printers Utilize sound knowledge design and implement vision control systems. Familiar with different type of vision cameras and their programing software. Continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment, review and follow up project installations Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements Update program backups for machinery and automation Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots 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 High school diploma or GED Required 2 or more years of Controls Engineering experience (internship and coop experience will be considered) Ability to work AWS work schedule Bachelors Degree Familiar with PLC/CNC (Siemens/ Allen-Bradley), VFD, Servo, Profinet, ABB and FANUC Robots Solid understanding of laser burning 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 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) Knowledge of simulation modeling and visual factory management preferred 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 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. High school diploma or GED Required 2 or more years of Controls Engineering experience (internship and coop experience will be considered) Ability to work AWS work schedule Bachelors Degree Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred Familiar with PLC/CNC (Siemens/ Allen-Bradley), VFD, Servo, Profinet, ABB and FANUC Robots Solid understanding of laser burning 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) Knowledge of simulation modeling and visual factory management preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate resources to identify root causes and implement fixes while managing problems into manageable items. Evaluate equipment for quality improvements and assist in training personnel.