Data Center Facilities - Tech Plng and Eng Spec

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up daily, roll up our sleeves, and build a better world together. At Ford, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress and we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. You will have the opportunity to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

As a key member of our Enterprise Technology Group, you’ll play a critical part in crafting the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to bring to bear advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience, and improve people’s lives, this is your opportunity. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help build vehicles that are as inquisitive as you are.

Global IT Facilities Services is responsible for overseeing all of Ford's computing facilities' infrastructure, including its data centers, co-location facilities, network hubs, manufacturing computer rooms, and office sites. The department is responsible for the planning, engineering, and monitoring of all supporting mechanical and electrical IT infrastructure across the Ford global campus. In short, Global IT Facilities Services is the foundation on which all IT is built.
 

As part of this team, you will work with NA and SA manufacturing sites, reviewing existing infrastructure and providing recommendations for enhancements. You will also collaborate with EU and IMG counterparts for regional knowledge sharing and global standardization and work, and you will work with finance and project management teams to obtain and manage funding, as well as direct and manage equipment procurement, delivery, and installation.

What you’ll be able to do:

• Assess Manufacturing Sites’ electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Design electrical and mechanical infrastructure for plant data centers.
• Generate recommendations based on on-site assessment.
• Project Manage – supervise equipment procurement, delivery, and installation.
• Supervise site construction and equipment installation.
• Work with electrical and mechanical SMEs; and Ford Land Architecture and Engineering firms.
• Implement data center connectivity and analytic software.
• Financial analysis; present recommendation to management.
• Technology Research – understanding industry trends and failure modes to mitigate risk to Ford facilities.
   

The minimum requirements we seek:

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
• Basic understanding of electrical and cooling infrastructure.
• Ability to assess and provide recommendations based on collected information.
• Ability to research specs and compare different company’s products.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD

Our preferred requirements:

• Advanced degree in information systems, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
• Project Management skills.
• Ability to read technical documentation and diagrams.
• Travel flexibility.
• Manufacturing experience/understanding.
• Inquisitive mind.
• Strong background in MS Office apps.
• Ability to state business case (technical writing).
• Familiarity with data centers and data center technologies.

 

What you’ll receive in return:
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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, generous PTO, retirement, and savings plans, incentive compensation, tuition assistance, a vehicle discount program, and much more.

For information on Ford's salary and benefits, please visit: 
https://corporate.ford.com/content/dam/corporate/us/en-us/documents/careers/2024-benefits-and-comp-GSR-sal-plan-1.pdf

 

Candidates with Ford Motor Company positions must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer commit