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At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

As part of our IPI (In-Plant implementation team) team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles the world expects from us. Within our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. That means we’re continually seeking diligent, determined performers who think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

We are seeking individuals with experience implementing Plant Floor Systems in an automobile assembly environment. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years’ experience with Rockwell PLC’s and HMI’s. As a member of the In Plant Implementation team, you will be part of the team that is implementing Ford’s Next Generation Automated Vehicle Scheduling (NGAVS) application. In that role, you will be responsible for the integration of NGAVS with Ford Vehicle Operations tooling and process control systems. 

In this position... 

Candidate will work with vendor controls engineers to install, test, and debug standard NGAVS logic and drivers. He/she may also direct the efforts of others, including agency personnel or third-party controls integrators, depending on the project assigned. 

Although most NGAVS PLC code modules are standardized, the candidate may need to create custom PLC code for plant unique situations or modify standard templates and AOLs to address issues identified by others. Duties will include maintenance of PLC code for Allen-Bradley ControlLogix using Rockwell RS5000 software and creation and modification of HMI code for Allen-Bradley PanelView HMIs. Assignments may be in support of programs at anyof the Ford vehicle assembly plants in North and South America.

What you'll do...

• AVS-IPI Tech Lead/Control Engineer. 
• Qualified candidates for this position will plays critical role in the implementation of the Next Generation Automated Vehicle Scheduling System (NGAVS) in Ford’s Vehicle Assembly plants in North America. 
• As an In Plant Implementation (IPI) technical lead, the candidate will be responsible for integration of NGAVS with Ford Vehicle Operation tooling and process control systems.
• Candidate will work with Ford Vehicle Operation, Plant, IT application teams and vendor control engineers to install, test, and debug standard NGAVS logic and drivers. 
• Candidate may also need to create custom code for plant unique situations or modify standard templates, and AOLs to address issues identified by others.
•  Duties include maintenance of PLC code for Allen-Bradley ControlLogic using Rockwell RS5000 software and creation and modification of HMI code for Allen-Bradley PanelViews.

You'll have...

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Computer Systems or Manufacturing or B.S. in Computer Science with emphasis on Manufacturing/Industrial Controls
• 1 - 3 years’ experience in industrial controls in an automotive environment, preferably with the Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC family
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all levels of operating management
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office application suite
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member on a team, and strong interpersonal skills to build close working relationships with customers
• Demonstrated aptitude to learn and apply new technologies
• Manufacturing plant, especially Ford plant, experience is a big plus.
• Experience in networking, especially Ethernet/IP is a plus
• Experience with SmartEye vehicle identification, or Kenyence, or Cognex scanners is a plus.

Even better, you may have...

• Candidate must be legally able to travel to and work in US, Canada, and Mexico
• The job requires extensive travel to plant sites during critical phases of New Model Program launch
• Must be physically able to work for long hours on the assembly plant floor (Body, Paint, and Final), including walking extended distances and climbing stairs/ladders.

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, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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 salary grade 6-8 and ranges from $72,480-162,120.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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