• Controls Engineer

    Actalent (Dearborn, MI)


    Description

    Provide direction for controls equipment locations for safety, maintenance and production consideration for tool install and through launch

    Provide assistance for defining Factory Information System (FIS) assets at PLC level

    Support coordination between tooling supplier and plant floor systems supplier for FIS, ILVS, IBSS, etc.,

     

    Support integration of Plant Facilities supplied equipment: energy supplies, operator lift tables

    Verify all Ford safety standards are adhered

    Perform debug and tool buy-off controls functions that support maintenance and production, i.e., fault diagnostics, manual screen functions, robot control screens, and all remain panel view functions at the plant

     

    Validate the implementation of controls Task updates

     

    Provide support for plants to resolve controls issues and concerns

     

    Provide feedback/lessons learned to the controls standard group

     

    Ensure ross commodity tooling consistency

     

    Mentor tooling suppliers to proved safe, consistent, reliable and maintainable tooling

     

    Verify common Ford programming practices are followed

     

    Support standard group for the controls design/build checklists for each tool prior to scheduled buy-offs, as required

     

    Perform the PLC/robot safety risk assessments and sign EL10 documents

     

    Review, track and help resolve controls issues during launch phase

     

    Assist in the development of a robust prove out and test plan for any new interfaces being developed

     

    Coordinate controls open-issue meetings between all the tooling/facility, integrator and the plants during the launch phase

     

    Support FIS and throughput meetings and issues

     

    Skills

     

    plc programming, controls engineering, assembly equipment, weld, robotics automation, body shop, Body Construction

     

    Top Skills Details

     

    plc programming,controls engineering,assembly equipment

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    Must have in-depth knowledge and experience in Ford controls architectures

     

    Must be willing to travel both domestically and internationally - up to 70%

     

    Must be wiling to work overtime, weekends and holidays to ensure completion of assignments

     

    Must have above average communication, leadership and computer skills

    Proficient use of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD 2000 and Rockwell Software Suite

    Experiences in Ethernet, Device Net, Profinet, Profibus, etc., networking, especially Ethernet/IP

     

    Must be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $38.87 - $42.88/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Dearborn,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.