Controls Engineer - Battery Manufacturing

Introduction to BlueOval SK

At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers' experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.

Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the-art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford's 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On's 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world's best battery manufacturer.

The Controls Engineer at BlueOval SK Battery Park in Glendale, Kentucky will have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility from the ground up.

Key Areas of Responsibility :

Use MES Plant monitoring software to review cycle times of automation, review and follow up on automation project's and installations

Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems. Lead 4D efforts with significant downtime events

Update program backups for automation

Program new installations of tooling and conveyor systems

Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements

Coordinate automation campaigns

Minimum Requirements :

Experience :

Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls

Electrical Background (electrician or technician)

Related experience

Familiarity with Variable Frequency Devices (VFDs), encoders, Servo, network / Ethernet controls

Ability to support any shift in a 7-day work pattern

Candidate must be flexible to significant travel during initial plant start-up phase

Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors consisting of outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Preferred Requirements :

Education : Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or high school (GED) diploma with equivalent experience and skills.

Experience : 2+ years of related experience

Mitsubishi PLC / HMI / VFD / SERVO / MOTION experience would be an asset but not mandatory. Training will be provided.

PLC / MBI, robotics programming experience.

Strong problem solving skills

Ability to independently troubleshoot all body equipment and continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery

Ability to read prints, AutoCAD, interpret and modify electrical schematics

Strong understanding of conveyors system programming and, in addition to networking understanding, Ethernet, remote IO

Ability to read blueprints

About BlueOval SK

At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers' experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence. We have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career.

The Opportunity

Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford's 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On's 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world's best battery manufacturer.

For more information about BlueOval SK plans, please Follow this link.

What you'll receive in return :

As part of the BlueOval SK family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation and much more. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us lead the transformation of the EV battery business, we'd love to have you join us.

Benefits include :

401k plan with retirement planning services

401k company matching after completing three months of service

Medical and prescription drug coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Preventative Care

Eligibility for great ancillary benefits including : Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance

Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTO

Parental Leave

Access to Ford Vehicle Discount Program

Climate-controlled working environment

For a full list of benefits, visit our website :

Candidates for positions with BlueOval SK must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BlueOval SK does not sponsor employment VISAs for candidates at this time. 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.