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Automation Engineering Specialist (LAP)

Louisville, KY, United StatesFull-time$72,480–$121,4402026-07-22 → 2026-10-07

Core

Oversee production controls systems, optimize assembly processes, and lead automation/robotics changes to improve manufacturing efficiency. (via careerplan.io/jobs/563568453334960-automation-engineering-specialist-lap-at-ford)

Role type

Automation Engineering Specialist (LAP)

Builds

Production controls systems, automation and controls for process tooling and equipment

Domain

Automotive manufacturing

Required skills

Root cause analysis, equipment performance analysis, electrical trades supervision, programming and logic changes, shift work adaptability

Preferred skills

Bachelor's in Electrical/Automation/Robotics Engineering, Robot/Automation certification, automotive experience, unionized workforce management, Microsoft Office proficiency

Technologies

Robot, Automation, Controls, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Oversee production controls systems and associated systems; Conduct root cause analysis of downtime issues; Analyze equipment performance and improve efficiencies; Lead oversight of controls and automation including programming and logic changes; Work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC