Paint Engineering Specialist, Controls

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world — together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?

As part of our Paint Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles were known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. Youll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position…

Use FIS Plant monitoring software to review cycle times, faults, Incident Rates, and other machine conditions for Paint Department application automation, review and follow up automation Kaizen and other projects and installations within the Paint Department.

What youll do…

Troubleshoot painting application and sealer (PVC) application robots, effected PLC, and other automation problems

Update program backups for automation

Program new installations of Paint tooling and conveyor systems

Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements

Coordinate automation corrections, PM/AM Activities, and validate finish system pathwork.

Work overtime and weekends as needed

Youll have…

Bachelors Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Mechtronics Engineering

2 or more years of Paint Application equipment and Controls experience

Even better, you may have…

Advanced degree in engineering

Strong problem-solving skills, including 8Ds, 4Ds, FMEAs, and DMAICs

Ability to independently troubleshoot Paint and Sealing application equipment for improvement of OEE, quality and delivery metrics

Fanuc robot programming, DevcieNet, RS Logics, PLC-5 and Microsoft Office experience

Ability to read prints, AutoCAD, interpret and modify electrical schematics

Strong understanding of Paint Application system programming delivery systems, in addition to networking understanding, DH, Ethernet, and Pier to Pier communication.

Simulation modeling exposure for Paint Application Robots

Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience

DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience

TQM and Kaizen Methods

Creation of PM Activity records and routines

Training of Skilled Trades and Engineering Specialists for Paint System use and troubleshooting.

Visual Factory Management

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 members, and management leases

Tuition assistance

Established and active employee resource groups

Paid time off for individual and team community service

A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

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This position is a range of salary grades 6, 7 and 8.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. TN visa holders may be considered.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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Requisition ID : 36618