Controls Engineering Specialist at Ford Global Career Site

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Controls Engineering, Vision Control Systems, PLC Programming, CNC Programming, Electrical Schematics, AutoCAD, Networking, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, FMEA, DMAIC, TQM, Kaizen, Conveyor Systems, Simulation Modeling, Visual Factory Management

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage, and break down 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 types of vision cameras and their programming software. Continuously evaluate equipment for improvement in quality and delivery Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment, review, and follow on 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, using AutoCAD 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 Established and active employee resource groups High school diploma or GED Required 2 or more years of Controls Engineering experience (internship and co-op 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

The Controls Engineering Specialist will coordinate resources to identify root causes of problems and implement fixes, as well as manage the setup and maintenance of industrial bar code printers. They will also evaluate equipment for improvements in quality and delivery and assist in training manufacturing personnel.