Manufacturing Controls Engineering Technologist

Ford Motor Company

. Provide hands-on technical support to engineers responsible for manufacturing controls, automation, assembly, and machining systems .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeDearborn • Michigan • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $86,600 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates hands-on technical support capabilities in industrial automation and manufacturing controls, with expertise in troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, and various control systems. Proficient in reading and applying engineering documentation and ensuring compliance with safety and design standards.

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PLC TroubleshootingHMI Software ChangesIndustrial Automation SupportControls Experience in Ford EnvironmentElectrical and Controls Equipment Safety

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Hard Skills

PLC ProgrammingHMI DevelopmentVariable-Frequency DrivesCNC Equipment OperationStructured Control LanguageLadder LogicIndustrial Communication ProtocolsElectrical Schematics ReadingDevice ValidationFault Recovery

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Siemens Control PlatformsAllen-Bradley Control PlatformsSchneider Control PlatformsBosch Control PlatformsMultimetersNetwork Diagnostic ToolsDrive Configuration Software

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing ControlsAutomation SystemsMachine InstallationEquipment CommissioningMES SystemsSafety SystemsActive Manufacturing Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide hands-on technical support to engineers responsible for manufacturing controls, automation, assembly, and machining systems
Install, commission, test, troubleshoot, repair, and improve production equipment and control systems under qualified engineers’ direction
Connect to PLCs, HMIs, drives, robots, vision systems, CNC equipment, motion controls, and industrial networks to diagnose faults and verify equipment operation
Perform field checks of electrical panels, sensors, actuators, safety devices, network connections, and machine interfaces
Assist with PLC and HMI software changes, I/O checkout, device configuration, backups, functional testing, and controlled implementation of approved revisions
Read and apply electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic drawings, equipment manuals, controls specifications, and engineering instructions
Collect machine data, document test results, identify failure symptoms, and provide findings to the responsible engineer
Support equipment suppliers, skilled trades, maintenance personnel, and plant teams during equipment build, installation, debug, launch, and production recovery
Verify completed work conforms to approved engineering designs, controls standards, safety requirements, and documented test procedures
Capture lessons learned, update technical records, and communicate equipment status, open issues, and recommended follow-up actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Automation or Mechatronics preferred) and/or 10 or more years of hands-on experience supporting industrial automation, manufacturing controls, machine installation, equipment commissioning, maintenance, or production troubleshooting
Controls experience as an integrator in the Ford environment
Detailed understanding of MES systems
Practical experience working from engineering direction, approved designs, drawings, specifications, and test procedures in support of qualified engineers
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot industrial electrical and controls equipment safely in an active manufacturing environment
Hands-on troubleshooting experience with PLCs, HMIs, variable-frequency drives, servo systems, CNC equipment, robots, vision systems, safety systems, sensors, and industrial networks
Working knowledge of Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, or Bosch control platforms
Applied experience with Structured Control Language, function and function-block diagnostics, ladder logic, HMI screens, and industrial communication protocols
Ability to use multimeters, network diagnostic tools, PLC programming software, drive configuration software, and equipment-specific service tools
Ability to read, mark up, and verify electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics, panel layouts, I/O lists, and device documentation
Experience performing power-on checks, I/O checkout, device validation, safety-system verification, cycle testing, fault recovery, and production readiness checks
Travel up to 80% during peak program periods and ability to work off shifts or plant shutdowns as required
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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
Fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
Management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
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