Automation Engineer (LAP)
Core
Design, implement, and optimize automated control systems, robotics, and industrial machinery to maximize manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and operational safety in a high-volume automotive assembly plant.
Role type
Senior IC automation engineer (manufacturing)
Builds
Automated material-handling systems (AMRs, AGVs, ASRS), dock systems, and integrated smart factory workflows for Ford's new electric vehicle platform.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Industrial automation
Required skills
PLC programming, AMR/AGV system integration, ERP/WMS/MES integration, data analysis (SQL, Power BI), Lean/CI principles, project leadership, unionized workforce management
Preferred skills
Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC interfaces, fleet management systems, task orchestration, capacity analysis, ROI justification
Technologies
PLC, AMR, AGV, ASRS, ERP, WMS, MES, Allen Bradley, Siemens, SQL, Power BI, Excel
Responsibilities
Evaluate, pilot, implement, and optimize new logistics technologies; define functional requirements and traffic logic for AMR/AGV systems; integrate automation systems with enterprise software; lead or support automation and digitalization initiatives; conduct capacity analysis and performance validation.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
