Manufacturing Engineer, Automation & Controls, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan
Core
Launch a state-of-the-art battery manufacturing facility from the ground up, ensuring production systems meet objectives through process design, FMEAs, and automation troubleshooting.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer, Automation & Controls (Startup)
Builds
Advanced battery manufacturing systems and automation infrastructure for Ford's BlueOval Battery Park Michigan.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing, Battery systems, Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PLC programming (Siemens/Allen-Bradley), Controls engineering, Networking protocols, Industrial automation troubleshooting, Process design, FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Industrial bar code systems, Robot programming (general), Hydraulic/Pneumatic/Electrical systems.
Preferred skills
Fanuc/ABB/Universal robot experience, Atlas Copco fastening systems, Mfg. 4.0 (Industry 4.0) principles, AI/ML, IIOT, Digital Twin, Industrial Engineering concepts, BME IT standard footprint applications, Data structures and algorithms.
Technologies
Siemens, Allen-Bradley, PLC, HMI, Vision systems, Fastening systems, Dispense systems, Leak test systems, Electrical test systems, Gantry systems, Conveyor systems, Industrial bar code scanners, FIS, QLSM, QWX, GPTS, QDAS, OBL, PDS.
Responsibilities
Ensure adherence to Ford Production System (FPS) and standard manufacturing operating systems; Enforce Safety and Quality Operating System practices; Use Andon data to prioritize efforts for 100% flow; Identify and implement Controls Best Practices; Liaise with IT on interface issues; Handle drawing approvals for Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Electrical systems; Monitor structured software specifications; Issue resolution during machine build and steady state production; Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and automation problems; Program new installations of vision, fastening, dispense, leak test, electrical test, gantry, and conveyor systems; Reprogram automation for engineering changes; Setup and maintenance of industrial bar code scanners and printers; Validate equipment capability and robustness; Capture lessons learned for new programs.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
