Mfg Industrial Controls

As part of our IPI (In-Plant implementation team) team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means we’re continually seeking diligent, determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.    You will work with vendor controls engineers to install, test, and debug standard NGAVS logic and drivers. You may also direct the efforts of others, including agency personnel or third-party controls integrators, depending on the project assigned. 

Although most NGAVS PLC code modules are complete a standardized, the candidate may need to create custom PLC code for plant unique situations or modify standard templates and AOLs to address issues identified by others. Duties will include maintenance of PLC code for Allen-Bradley ControlLogix using Rockwell RS5000 software and creation and modification of HMI code for Allen-Bradley PanelView HMIs. Assignments may be in support of programs at any of the Ford vehicle assembly plants in North and South America.    As such, occasional travel may be required.  However, your primary duties will be focused on plants centered around Kansas City, MO.

• Provide direction for controls equipment locations for safety, maintenance and production consideration for tool install and through launch.  Verify all Ford safety standards are followed
• Analyze customer requirements and map to NGAVS systems design
• Develop process flow diagrams based on customer input
• Own for the integration of NGAVS with Ford Vehicle Operations tooling and process control systems
• Work with vendor controls engineers to install, test, and debug standard NGAVS logic and drivers
• Create custom PLC code for plant unique situations or modify standard templates and AOLs to address issues identified by others
• Modify standard HMI code for AllenBradley PanelView HMIs for plant specific requirements
• May also direct the efforts of others, including agency personnel or third-party controls integrators, depending on the project assigned
• Although this position is based in Kansas City, Missouri, the job may require occasional travel to other plant launch sites in North or South America during critical phases of each new model program
• To support New Model Program build events (TT, PP, MP1&2) the candidate may be required to work during nonstandard hours, such as evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Must be physically able to work for long hours on the assembly plant floor (body, paint, and final); including walking extended distances and climbing stairs/ladders to overhead mezzanines where equipment may be located 
• Candidate must be legally able to travel to and work in U.S., Canada, Mexico, and South America

• Demonstrated aptitude to learn and apply new technologies
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member on a team
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Validated high-level communication and leadership skills
• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 3-7 years’ experience in industrial controls in an automotive environment, preferably with the Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC family
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office application suite
• Experience with SmartEye vehicle identification
• Experience with SICK barcode scanners or equivalent (e.g. Keyence, Cognex)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD drawing package
• Knowledge of Rockwell Factory Talk Production Center a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all levels of operating management
• Experiences in Ethernet, Device Net, Profinet, Profibus, etc., networking, especially Ethernet/IP
• Strong interpersonal skills to build close working relationship with customers

 

You 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