Ford Manufacturing Industrial Controls 

Mexico 

310221579

Responsibilities

• Provide direction for controls equipment locations for safety, maintenance and production consideration for tool install and through launch. Verify all Ford safety standards are followed
• Analyze customer requirements and map to NGAVS systems design
• Develop process flow diagrams based on customer input
• Own for the integration of NGAVS with Ford Vehicle Operations tooling and process control systems
• Work with vendor controls engineers to install, test, and debug standard NGAVS logic and drivers
• Create custom PLC code for plant unique situations or modify standard templates and AOLs to address issues identified by others
• Modify standard HMI code for AllenBradley PanelView HMIs for plant specific requirements
• May also direct the efforts of others, including agency personnel or third-party controls integrators, depending on the project assigned
• To support New Model Program build events the candidate may be required to work during nonstandard hours, such as evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Must be physically able to work for long hours on the assembly plant floor (body, paint, and final); including walking extended distances and climbing stairs/ladders to overhead mezzanines where equipment may be located
• Candidate must be legally able to travel to and work in Mexico and Argentina

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Computer Systems or Manufacturing or B.S. in Computer Science with emphasis on Manufacturing/Industrial Controls
• Demonstrated aptitude to learn and apply new technologies.
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in industrial controls in an automotive environment, preferably with the Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC family
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office application suite
• Experience with SmartEye vehicle identification
• Experience with SICK barcode scanners or equivalent (e.g. Keyence, Cognex)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD drawing package
• Knowledge of Rockwell Factory Talk Production Center a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all levels of operating management
• Experiences in Ethernet, Device Net, Profinet, Profibus, etc., networking, especially Ethernet/IP
• High level English (verbal and written)

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Validated high-level communication and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member on a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build close working relationship with customers