Controls Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Automation & Controls Engineer ensuring Ford's manufacturing lines are intelligent and efficient. Leading programs from design to final launch while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeIrapuato • 🇲🇽 MexicoJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As an Automation & Controls Engineer, you will be the technical bridge between design and execution, ensuring our manufacturing lines are intelligent, efficient and engineered to the highest safety and quality standards.
You will play a pivotal role in the entire program lifecycle—from initial studies and equipment design to machine build, installation, and final launch.
You will estimate, plan, and deliver comprehensive controls deliverables for PTME and VME programs.
You will conduct detailed reviews of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings.
You will be the "boots on the ground" for issue resolution during machine build and installation.
You will lead the coordination of power requirements for manufacturing assets and serve as the point of contact for plant-floor cybersecurity.
You will maintain critical program documentation within Ford systems such as MIDAS, OPIC, and PROTAG.
You will support and lead the enquiry specification process (ESWP/SPA), managing risk assessments, Bill of Materials (BOM), and the purchasing process from initial PO generation to final invoice payment.
You will be responsible for driving the deployment of Smart Factory strategies and integrating "Launch Enablers" like machine monitoring and advanced quality systems.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Electromechanical Engineering.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in developing manufacturing processes.
Communication: Excellent professional English proficiency (oral and written) to collaborate with global teams.
Travel & Compliance: Must have a valid Passport and U.S. Visa available for international collaboration and training.
Availability: Flexibility to work extended hours as required to meet program launch milestones.
Core Engineering Fundamentals: Strong knowledge of power distribution, electrical systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
Programming Proficiency: Proficiency in PLC programming languages including Ladder Logic (LD/LAD), Instruction List (IL), and Structured Text (ST/SCL).
Safety Engineering: Experience with safety programming, Risk assessments, safety circuits, and the integration of safety devices such as light curtains, interlocks, e-stops and area scanners.
Control Systems: Knowledge and experience with Rockwell AB/Siemens PLCs, HMIs, Drives, CNCs and Communication Protocols (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and IO-Link).
Robotics: Familiarity with Fanuc, ABB, and Cobot integration.
Vision & Nutrunner Systems: Experience with Vision Systems (Cognex, Keyence) and Nutrunner systems (Atlas Copco).
Specialized Machinery: Knowledge of Press Systems, Laser, Testing, others (e.g., Promess, Trumpf)
Standards & Procedures: Familiarity with Quality Standards, Equipment Acceptance procedures (PTME), and Safety Documentation.
Administrative Proficiency: Experience in generating Purchase Orders, following up on invoices, and Project Management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

PLC programmingLadder LogicInstruction ListStructured Textpower distributionelectrical systemspneumaticshydraulicssafety programmingrisk assessments

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationflexibilityproblem-solvingleadership

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Mechatronic EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electromechanical Engineeringvalid PassportU.S. Visa