Data Engineer, Automation & Controls, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan
Core
Build and lead an agile team to deliver advanced technology for a state-of-the-art battery manufacturing facility, focusing on data pipeline development, automation workflows, and industrial controls integration.
Role type
Senior Data Engineer (Manufacturing Automation & Controls)
Builds
Data pipelines, automated workflows, and industrial control systems for battery production
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Industrial automation / Battery production
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Data pipeline development, workflow automation, API integration, data profiling, PLC programming, Python, SQL, C++, Java, industrial controls troubleshooting, robotics programming, vision systems, fastening systems, dispense systems, leak testing, electrical testing, conveyor systems, networking, controls architectures, data structures, algorithms
Preferred skills
PLC programming, Power BI, industrial electronics, Mfg. 4.0 principles, AI/ML, IIOT, Digital Twin
Technologies
Python, SQL, C++, Java, PLCs, HMI, vision systems, robotics, bar code scanners, printers, SaaS platforms, enterprise applications
Responsibilities
Develop data pipelines and automate repetitive data tasks, connect enterprise applications and manufacturing systems using APIs and event-driven messaging, 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, ensure compliance with Ford Production System and Safety/Quality Operating Systems, liaise with IT on interface issues, monitor structured software specifications, issue resolution during machine build and production, setup and maintenance of industrial bar code scanners and printers, work with Manufacturing Engineering for installation and validation, capture lessons learned.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
