Automation Engineer – Final Assembly

Ford Motor Company

. Assign work schedules for Controls Engineers and Designers .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $74,300 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Manufacturing Engineering with a focus on Controls Engineering, including the ability to lead and mentor teams, manage multiple projects, and ensure compliance with electrical specifications. Proficient in generating schematics and utilizing Virtual Manufacturing tools to support production and tooling installation.

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Manufacturing EngineeringControls EngineeringProject ManagementTeam LeadershipVirtual Manufacturing Tools

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Hard Skills

Electrical SchematicsPneumatic SchematicsBills of MaterialsTroubleshooting Automated EquipmentProgramming Specifications ReviewGVOSS KnowledgeVehicle Development ProcessesManufacturing LeadershipFinal Assembly Tooling ApplicationCompliance Standards

Soft Skills

MentorshipTechnical GuidanceCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADTeam CenterVis Mockup

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Passport

Industry Keywords

Automotive ManufacturingLaunch ProcessesControls ActivitiesCross-Functional TeamsSupplier Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assign work schedules for Controls Engineers and Designers
Maintain a current resource sheet with active and future project assignments for Controls activities
Ensure quality work from Controls Engineers and Designers by setting standards and building common-practice tools
Monitor project progress to ensure Controls activities remain on schedule
Drive standardization for Final Assembly Tooling
Ensure lessons learned from implementation are fed back to the core through the tooling supplier base
Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to manufacturing engineers
Generate electrical and pneumatic schematics and bills of materials
Review programming and electrical specifications and requirements for compliance
Support control-system issues and concerns raised by customers
Support Controls Engineers and Designers in performing their jobs
Provide Controls engineering support to customers, sales, and project managers
Travel for machine installation as required
Troubleshoot and commission automated equipment in a production environment
Guide the application of final assembly tooling and ensure tier 1 suppliers adhere to GVOSS during design and build
Collaborate with cross-functional maintenance and engineering teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. Engineering—Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience or similar related technical field; or foreign equivalency degree, or a combination of equivalent experience and education
2+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering
Ability to travel up to 50%–60% domestically and internationally, including Canada and Mexico
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid passport
Preferred: 2+ years' experience in Manufacturing leadership capacity
Preferred: Proven ability to manage multiple projects
Preferred: Experience leading, mentoring, and developing engineering teams
Preferred: Proficiency with Virtual Manufacturing tools such as AutoCAD, Team Center, and Vis mockup
Preferred: Ability to travel to the supplier base within the greater Detroit area
Preferred: Ability to travel to Ford North American Assembly Plant facilities for equipment/tooling installation
Preferred: Knowledge of vehicle development processes
Preferred: Proficiency with GVOSS
Preferred: Knowledge of automotive manufacturing and launch processes
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Verification of employment eligibility required at hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
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
Visa sponsorship available