Ford Motor Company

Industrial Controls Engineer

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

IoTPMPTCP/IP

About the role

  • Ford Motor Company seeking Industrial Controls Engineer for Battery Manufacturing Engineering (BME) team at BlueOval SK Battery Plant
  • Design, develop, implement, and continuously improve automated control systems for state-of-the-art battery manufacturing processes
  • Design, program, and test PLC logic (MELSOFT GX Works3 / Siemens TIA Portal), develop HMI/SCADA, and configure industrial networks
  • Oversee installation, wiring, and commissioning of control panels, field devices, and automation equipment; perform FAT, SAT, and production startup testing
  • Provide technical support to maintenance and operations; perform root cause analysis and minimize downtime
  • Identify and implement process optimization, control strategies, and automation enhancements; integrate Industry 4.0/IIoT technologies
  • Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards (OSHA, NFPA 79, NEC, ISO 13849); create and maintain documentation (schematics, PLC programs, HMI screens, network diagrams)
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, process, IT, operations, and vendors; participate in design reviews and project planning

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or closely related field, or an equivalent amount of experience
  • Experience in industrial controls systems design, development, programming, and commissioning within a manufacturing environment
  • Proven proficiency in PLC programming with at least one major platform (e.g., Mitsubishi MELSOFT GX Works3, Siemens TIA Portal)
  • Experience with HMI/SCADA development
  • Strong understanding of industrial networking protocols (e.g., CC-Link, CC-Link IE, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP)
  • Knowledge of industrial safety standards and machine safeguarding principles
  • Ability to read, interpret, and create electrical schematics and P&IDs
  • Demonstrated problem-solving/troubleshooting skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly
  • Individual must be a team player and willing to take a leadership role in a project setting
  • Strong computer skills (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD)
  • Self-starting (learner and growth mindset), self-directed with extremely good influential, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong manufacturing background with heavy emphasis on production related controls experience
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to a dynamic JV working environment, working with international JV Partner and diverse team
  • (Preferred) Project Management experience or certification (e.g., PMP)
  • (Preferred) Automation design knowledge/experience ASRS Systems, part and process tracking systems (FIS or related)
  • (Preferred) Set-Up and Troubleshooting experience with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
  • (Preferred) Experience in Manufacturing Engineering
  • (Preferred) Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline
  • (Preferred) Experience in battery manufacturing, automotive manufacturing, or other high-volume, continuous process industries
  • (Preferred) Specific experience with Mitsubishi MELSOFT GX Works3 and/or Siemens TIA Portal
  • (Preferred) Experience with robotics programming (e.g., KUKA, Fanuc, ABB)
  • (Preferred) Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) integration
  • (Preferred) Knowledge of data acquisition, analysis, and industrial IoT (IIoT) concepts