Control Engineer Specialist (LAP) Job at Ford, Louisville, KY

  • Ford
  • Louisville, KY

Job Description

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.You'll have... High School Diploma or GED 2 or more years of Controls Engineering experience (internship and coop experience will be considered)Even better, you may have...Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls or Automation EngineeringElectrical background (electrician or technician) preferredFamiliar with PLC/CNC (Siemens/ Allen-Bradley), VFD, Servo, Profinet, ABB and FANUC RobotsSolid understanding of laser burningDemonstrated ability to read blueprints, modify electrical schematics and use AutoCADValidated ability to troubleshoot equipment and continuously evaluate for process improvementsExperience with conveyor system programming and overhead GantrySolid understanding of networking to include DH+, Ethernet and remote IOLean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experienceLean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping experienceUnderstanding of 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC processesFamiliar with TQM and Kaizen methodsOne or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)Knowledge of simulation modeling and visual factory management preferredYou may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 coverageFlexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid time off for individual and team community serviceA generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s DayPaid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 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. 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. #LI-Onsite#LI-JL1In this position... Coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated. Determine proper validation methods.What you'll do...Handle setup and maintenance of industrial bar code printersUtilize sound knowledge design and implement vision control systems. Familiar with different type of vision cameras and their programing software. Continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and deliveryUse FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment, review and follow up project installationsReprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvementsUpdate program backups for machinery and automationProgram new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robotsAs part of a team, review risk assessments and evaluate equipment safetyAssist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electriciansRead and modify electrical prints and schematics, Auto CADMaintain familiarity with OA, CPN/MPN networks and communication protocols for connecting to wireless and wired networksManage installation and maintenance of virus protection software for controls network PCs, perform PC backup disc images and installation of communication and firmware and controls softwareWork overtime and weekends as neededFull timePosting Date: 2026-09-29

Job Tags

Internship, Immediate start, Remote work, Weekend work

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