• Automation Engineer - Stamping

    Ford Motor Company (Wayne, MI)


    We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?

     

    As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

     

    In this position...

     

    You will have oversight of maintenance operations and the direct supervision of skilled trades assigned to support production and facilities.

     

    What you'll do...

     

    + Ensure adherence to FAS08, OSHA, and all applicable safety standards for skilled trades work teams.

    + Oversee production control systems, conducting root cause analysis (4D process) and participating in the Constraint Review Process to improve equipment efficiencies and prevent downtime.

    + Support and direct skilled trades/maintenance personnel to optimize production yields, throughput, and uptime through prioritized predictive, preventive, and crisis maintenance, including supervising PM schedules and inspections.

    + Ensure equipment start-up readiness for production and provide input to MPS for weekend/shutdown planning.

    + Utilize Maximo for Maintenance (MFM) to document all maintenance activities and interface with planning.

    + Lead oversight of controls and automation, including indirect supervision of electrical trades, initiating robot/automation/control changes (programming/logic), and working with ME/PE to optimize systems for new programs.

    + Evaluate contractor performance and safety for controls and automation, and liaise with maintenance-related vendors.

    + Work any shift, as well as rotating shifts and weekends.

     

    You'll have...

     

    + High School Diploma or GED.

    + One or more years of technical work experience and troubleshooting in a Manufacturing or OEM Tooling environment.

    + Programming and ladder logic experience.

     

    Even better, you may have...

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation, Controls, or Robotics Engineering.

    + Technical certification in Robot / Automation and Controls.

    + Three or more years of automotive experience.

    + One or more years of experience with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).

    + Validated experience managing a unionized workforce.

    + Demonstrated skill with automotive controls and robotics.

     

    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 your Ford future: 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

    + 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.

    For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

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    This position is a range of salary grades 6, 7 and 8.

     

    Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

     

    Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 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.

     

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    **Requisition ID** : 55239