Controls Implementation Engineer

Ford Motor Company

. Support, design, commission, and sustain automated manufacturing systems across Powertrain and Vehicle Operations .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $141,066 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, commissioning, and sustaining automated manufacturing systems, with a strong focus on PLC-based control systems, industrial robotics, and machine safety systems. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure secure data flow and optimize manufacturing processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PLC-Based Control SystemsCNC/Motion Controls SystemsMachine Safety SystemsVision Systems ConfigurationCollaboration With IT/OT Teams

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringElectronic EngineeringAssembly And Machining Controls ArchitectureProgramming PrinciplesTroubleshooting Automation IssuesRFID Systems ManagementIntegration Of Cell Machining SystemsSafety PLCsCognex Vision SystemsKeyence Vision Systems

Tools & Technologies

Industrial RoboticsManufacturing Data PlatformsQuality Systems

Industry Keywords

Automated Manufacturing SystemsPowertrain OperationsVehicle OperationsFast-Paced Production Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support, design, commission, and sustain automated manufacturing systems across Powertrain and Vehicle Operations
Work with PLC-based control systems, industrial robotics, vision systems, quality systems, and manufacturing data platforms
Work across legacy and new installations in a fast-paced production environment
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, quality, IT/OT, vendors, and operations
Travel domestically up to 50%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related field
5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a related occupation
5 years of experience with assembly and machining controls architecture in hardware or software by applying direct Program Experience
3 years of experience applying programming principles on Siemens/AB PLC and CNC/Motion controls systems
3 years of hands-on experience troubleshooting PLC, CNC, robot, vision, and other automation issues
3 years of experience maintaining and improving machine safety systems, including safety PLCs and safety circuits
3 years of experience collaborating with IT/OT teams to ensure secure and reliable data flow
3 years of experience applying assembly and machining RFID systems, including complexity management and QOS strategies
2 years of experience integrating cell machining systems with CNC controls, gantries, and auxiliary equipment assets
2 years of experience supporting and configuring vision systems including Cognex and Keyence, fastening systems, and press systems
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Must live within a reasonable commuting distance from the Dearborn worksite

Benefits

Comp & perks

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