Controls Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Controls Engineer responsible for controls engineering deliverables for VOME & PTO programs. Leading engineering efforts in assembly and machining at Ford plants.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the assembly and machining controls engineering deliverables for VOME & PTO programs, from simultaneous engineering through program launch for all Global VOME & PTO sites.
Implement and apply standard software and hardware controls architectures across all programs/plants, following the VOME & PTO specification.
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 controls program reviews with all interested parties.
Participate in management program reviews and represent the controls organization in commodity discussions.
Drive the controls organization to resolve issues, including feasibility, timing, cost, and workload.
Respond to emergency downtime events.
Handle current scope program responsibilities.
Deliver new model program work for various Powertrain programs supporting and working in either SE MI, Ohio, Kansas City, or Windsor, ONT.
Travel up to 80% during peak program times for the next several years (Kansas City, Tennessee & Kentucky to name a few).
Work off shift, as the need arises, during peak program install and launch times.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Software Engineering or equivalent related experience (5+ years in Controls Engineering with strong ability to quickly learn and apply controls knowledge)
Applied experience in Structured Control Language (SCL)
Software programming experience in Rockwell & Siemens - both preferred
Direct program experience with assembly, machining, and tooling for Powertrain & Vehicle equipment
Ability to Engineer & Implement controls architectures (hardware/software)
Validated programming capabilities with Siemens, Schneider, Bosch PLCs and with CNC/Motion controls systems
Hands-on knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and fix PLC, CNC, robot, vision and other automation issues
Demonstrated skill in cell machining systems and integration of CNC controls, gantries and auxiliary equipment
Knowledge of assembly and machining RFID systems including complexity management, and QOS strategies
Knowledge of international electrical/safety standards (UL, ISO, IEC etc) and familiarity with internal/external safety processes (risk assessments, PSS, coordinated safety etc.)
Able to read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints and design electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints
Understanding of communication network architectures and field bus protocols
Knowledge of PTME IT standard footprint applications such as FIS, QLS, QWX, GPTS, QDAS, OBL, PDS etc., & EP-Operator system
Familiarity with program delivery elements from the cost study phase to launch
Process engineering knowledge including GPDS deliverables and plant operational impact of controls designs
Experience interacting with senior management, process engineering, safety, IT, and plant production teams
Self-starter, self-directed with organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Robust manufacturing background with heavy emphasis on production related controls experience
Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead in the technical aspects of the role
One or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
Ability to implement AI Models to existing workstreams to improve team efficiency
Experience using problem-solving skills within FMEA, DOE, DMAIC, 5D, 8D processes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Controls EngineeringStructured Control Language (SCL)Rockwell programmingSiemens programmingPLC programmingCNC controlsMachining systemsTroubleshooting automation issuesElectrical designCommunication network architectures

Soft Skills

Organizational skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsLeadership skillsSelf-starterSelf-directedProblem-solving skillsAbility to lead technical aspectsCollaboration with senior managementAbility to implement AI models