Automation Engineer

Job Description

As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies, templates, and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means we're continually seeking diligent, determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

Ford ACE Central Engineering team is looking for a software engineer with experience in programming PLC systems. Preferably the Siemens PLC systems.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

This individual will engage with Siemens Application Engineers and vendors to create software templates (FAST). These software templates will be deployed for commonality of PLC systems for Ford New Model Programs.

What else you'll do...

• Assist Software Engineers in developing PLC and CNC standards across PTME, VOME, and BME.
• Design, Develop, Test, and apply standard software architectures across all programs / plants, following the PTO / GVOSS controls specifications.
• Ensure the identification and capture of lessons learned along with their application to new programs, as well as the impact to existing strategies and standards.
• Lead simultaneous engineering meetings with Tier I suppliers to orchestrate Software controls program reviews with all interested parties.
• Participate in management program reviews and represent the controls organization in commodity discussions on software and virtual commissioning.
• Drive the controls organization to resolve issues, including feasibility, timing, cost and workload.
• Develop, maintain, and service software solutions for all templates for Industrial Controls Systems
• Provide a strong skillset and background in code and application development.
• Lead projects supporting manufacturing business units leveraging advanced technologies supporting Innovation and Pillar Teams
• Collaborate with cross functional teams (MFG, PD, R&A, Suppliers) to deliver planned project deliverables
• Benchmark new advanced technologies and develop supplier partnerships to benefit future state applications.
• Teach / Coach / Mentor and document technical knowledge.
• Provide technical leadership to peers and management to assure the delivery of system performance.
• Interface with the Manufacturing Operations to understand their technical challenges and opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

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 range 5-8.

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Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

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About Us

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.

About the Team

We build world-class vehicles in our plants around the world, constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. It's our people who really make the difference. We encourage all of our employees to think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.