Paint Engineering Specialist, Controls

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world together.

At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?

As part of our Paint 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.

In this position...

Use FIS Plant monitoring software to review cycle times, faults, Incident Rates, and other machine conditions for Paint Department application automation, review and follow up automation Kaizen and other projects and installations within the Paint Department.

You'll have...

• Bachelors Degree
• 2 or more years of Paint Application equipment and Controls experience (internship and coop experience will be considered)

Even better, you may have...

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Strong problem-solving skills, including 8Ds, 4Ds, FMEAs, and DMAICs
• Ability to independently troubleshoot Paint and Sealing application equipment for improvement of OEE, quality and delivery metrics
• Fanuc robot programming, DevcieNet, RS Logics, PLC-5 and Microsoft Office experience
• Ability to read prints, AutoCAD, interpret and modify electrical schematics
• Strong understanding of Paint Application system programming delivery systems, in addition to networking understanding, DH+, Ethernet, and Pier to Pier communication.
• Simulation modeling exposure for Paint Application Robots
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience
• TQM and Kaizen Methods
• Creation of PM Activity records and routines
• Training of Skilled Trades and Engineering Specialists for Paint System use and troubleshooting.
• Visual Factory Management

You 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 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.

This position is a range of salary grades 6, 7 and 8.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. TN visa holders may be considered.