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Ford Motor Company Senior Stamping Controls Engineer in Dearborn, Michigan
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. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
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.
The Senior Stamping Controls Engineer will assist Press & Automation teams as an electrical consultant. The lead controls engineer will have opportunities in managing technical projects from start to finish, through interactions with OEM integration suppliers, supporting electrical design reviews, and driving adherence to controls standards. Projects include controls migrations on existing equipment, controls implementation for new programs, and development of new controls standards. The engineer will also play a role in leading innovative technology developments in Stamping, including vision systems, robotics, networking, and electrical controls. This opportunity will require familiarization in industrial controls, including Siemens and Rockwell PLCs, HMIs, Siemens and Bosch Rexroth for press and automation motion control, Fanuc robotics, industrial networking, and manufacturing execution systems.
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.
Interpret electrical controls prints and support 50% and 100% electrical design reviews.
Support end-to-end IIoT replications through device management and deployments.
Work cross functionally with Manufacturing Technology Development, IT Manufacturing, OEMs, integrators, manufacturing plants, and safety.
Write purchase orders as requisitioner to support and project manage program deliverables.
Implement and document lessons learned and plan for nonrecurrences.
Lead stamping new programs implementation and controls migration efforts through budgetary, engineering reviews and implementation.
Support and enforce the use of Ford safety processes during program launches and equipment upgrades.
Contribute to Controls Software Specification as new OEM standard for PLCs and HMIs globalization.
Support virtual engineering initiatives to eliminate programming errors before onsite commissioning phase.
Planned obsolescence management for Industrial Controls Systems through periodic Approved Component List assessments.
Drive NFPA and NEC adherence to ensure electrical equipment panels are UL-compliant.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Electrical specialization
5+ years’ experience in manufacturing, with robust understanding of manufacturing processes.
Strong programming knowledge of Siemens PLCs and HMIs.
Some degree of exposure to Fanuc robots.
Ability to perform equipment troubleshooting, including PLC, motion drives, robot, and other automation issues.
Good project management skills from equipment design to plant floor implementation.
Familiarity with Industrial Controls Standards (NEC, NFPA, ANSI, UL98, UL508A, IEC)
Good understanding of NFPA 70E and NEC relevant to arc flash studies, short circuit current ratings (SCCR), full load amperage (FLA), 480VAC, 120VAC, and 24VDC power distribution including isolation transformers, power distribution panels (PDPs), and fuse and cable sizing requirements.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Exposure in Stamping production environments, including Front of Line, Press, Interpress Automation, and End of Line is considered a plus.
Some background in facilities project management, including electrical substations, bus ducts and bus plugs fed to electrical panels is considered a big plus.
Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
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 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 of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Domestic relocation is 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. 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.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week.
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Requisition ID : 59344