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Ford Motor Company Controls Engineering Specialist in Chicago Heights, Illinois
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?
As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.
In this position...
Use Vis Plant monitoring software to review cycle times of automation, review and follow up automation projects and installations
What you'll do...
Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems
Update program backups for automation
Program new installations of Body tooling and conveyor systems
Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements
Coordinate automation improvements/installations/new programs
You'll have...
High school diploma or GED
2 or more years of Controls Engineering experience (internship and coop experience will be considered)
Even better, you may have...
Bachelors Degree
Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred
Familiar with PLC/CNC (Siemens/ Allen-Bradley), VFD, Servo, Profinet, ABB and FANUC Robots
Solid understanding of laser burning
Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, modify electrical schematics, and use AutoCAD
Validated ability to troubleshoot equipment and continuously evaluate for process improvements
Experience with conveyor system programming and overhead Gantry
Solid understanding of networking to include DH+, Ethernet, and remote IO
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping experience
Understanding of 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC processes
Familiar with TQM and Kaizen methods
One or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
Knowledge of simulation modeling and visual factory management preferredYou may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!
As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:
Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:
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This position is a range of salary grades 6, 7 and 8.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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Requisition ID : 38520
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