Controls Electrical Engineer, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Ford's legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At Blue Oval Battery Park Michigan, we're not just assembling battery systems; we're leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team, you'll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you, at the forefront of the electrification movement, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites and highways everywhere.

At Blue Oval Battery Park Michigan, you will...

* use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions

* build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future

* create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others

* be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

What you'll do…

* Optimize & Innovate:
Provide technical expertise to optimize highly automated manufacturing equipment and processes through visual systems, automation, and advanced levels of process control.

* PLC/HMI Programming:
Program, modify, and troubleshoot machinery utilizing Siemens (SP700), Omron, or other PLC programming software and HMI screens.

* Systems Integration:
Manage the interaction between servo systems, frequency conversion systems, and upper-level computers; configure parameters appropriately for varying production loads.

* Robotics & Automation:
Support and troubleshoot robotic systems (such as Fanuc), including robot programming and integration with other automation systems.

* Problem Solving:
Lead fault analysis and root cause identification for complex automation issues to prevent recurrence; identify and rectify electrical component faults.

* Continuous Improvement:
Use Andon data to prioritize efforts to achieve 100% flow; lead Six Sigma project teams focused on efficiency, quality, and reliability.

* Technical Liaison:
Act as a liaison with IT on IT/Controls interface issues and work with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure efficient installation and validation of new equipment.

* Maintenance Support:
Establish preventive maintenance plans for the equipment, electrical/controls aspects, and mentor/train technicians to enhance the team's overall competence.

* Standards & Safety:
Ensure adherence to the Ford Production System (FPS) and Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries.

* Life Cycle Management:
Support feasibility on product design changes and lead modifications, model code updates, and program backups for automation.

Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard, operating, and rotational shift schedules, encompassing day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

What you'll do…

* Optimize & Innovate:
Provide technical expertise to optimize highly automated manufacturing equipment and processes through visual systems, automation, and advanced levels of process control.

* PLC/HMI Programming:
Program, modify, and troubleshoot machinery utilizing Siemens (SP700), Omron, or other PLC programming software and HMI screens.

* Systems Integration:
Manage the interaction between servo systems, frequency conversion systems, and upper-level computers; configure parameters appropriately for varying production loads.

* Robotics & Automation:
Support and troubleshoot robotic systems (such as Fanuc), including robot programming and integration with other automation systems.

* Problem Solving:
Lead fault analysis and root cause identification for complex automation issues to prevent recurrence; identify and rectify electrical component faults.

* Continuous Improvement:
Use Andon data to prioritize efforts to achieve 100% flow; lead Six Sigma project teams focused on efficiency, quality, and reliability.

* Technical…