Controls Implementation Engineer

Ford Motor Company

Controls Engineer driving automation standards and optimizing production systems for battery manufacturing at Ford. Implementing advanced engineering solutions for high-quality manufacturing processes.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,600 - $144,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Controls Engineering with a focus on automation, programming, and system optimization. Proficient in troubleshooting and integrating advanced manufacturing technologies, including robotics and PLC systems, while adhering to safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Controls EngineeringStructured Control Language (SCL)Siemens and Rockwell ProgrammingPLC and CNC Systems TroubleshootingManufacturing Safety Standards

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Hard Skills

Structured Control Language (SCL)Siemens ProgrammingRockwell ProgrammingPLC ProgrammingCNC ProgrammingRobotics IntegrationAssembly Controls ArchitectureMachining Controls ArchitectureElectrical Print DesignProcess Engineering

Soft Skills

Influential SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsSelf-Starter

Tools & Technologies

Fanuc RoboticsIndustrial Vision SystemsFISQLSMQWXGPTSQDASOBLPDSField Bus Protocols

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing StandardsElectrical Safety StandardsISOIECRisk AssessmentsFMEADOEDMAIC5D8D

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the development of robust engineering standards and lead the implementation of advanced automation procedures.
Serve as a key technical expert, designing and optimizing production systems utilizing Fanuc robotics, industrial vision systems, and specialized IT network infrastructure.
Enable the seamless, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing of Ford's next-generation battery technologies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial preferred) OR equivalent experience (5+ years) in Controls Engineering with a strong ability to learn quickly and apply controls knowledge
Applied experience in Structured Control Language (SCL)
Including FC/FB Editing and creation
Extensive software programming experience - Siemens and Rockwell based preferred
Direct program experience with assembly and machining controls architectures (hardware/software)
Validated programming capabilities with Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell, 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
Extensive knowledge of IT standard footprint applications such as FIS, QLSM, QWX, GPTS, QDAS, OBL, PDS etc.
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 extremely good influential, organizational 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)
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.