Factory Automation & Advanced Safety Systems Integration Tech Specialist
Apply NowCompany: Ford Motor Company
Location: Redford, MI 48239
Description:
Job Description
The successful candidate will play a key role in integrating new technologies and processes to support ongoing manufacturing technology development with new factory automation technologies and mobility solutions (Autonomus Mobile Robot, Autonomus Vehicle Marshalling). This includes defining requirements, coordinating pilots and proofs-of-concept (POCs), and ensuring compliance with existing and future standards and architectures.
This position will leverage expertise in machine controls integration, IIoT, and advanced safety systems to meet the increasing demand for data collection, real-time feedback, and data-driven operational strategies.
The role requires deep expertise in interpreting and applying evolving standards and regulations for factory automation. The successful candidate will develop and implement strategies, specifications, and guidelines to ensure compliance and drive global standardization efforts.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
PROPOSED TIME ALLOCATION FOR POSITION: 60% Technology Projects, 20% Standards, 20% Plant/Program Support
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 childcare 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 leadership level 6.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Relocation assistance 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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.
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About Us
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.
About the Team
We build world-class vehicles in our plants around the world, constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. It's our people who really make the difference. We encourage all of our employees to think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.
The successful candidate will play a key role in integrating new technologies and processes to support ongoing manufacturing technology development with new factory automation technologies and mobility solutions (Autonomus Mobile Robot, Autonomus Vehicle Marshalling). This includes defining requirements, coordinating pilots and proofs-of-concept (POCs), and ensuring compliance with existing and future standards and architectures.
This position will leverage expertise in machine controls integration, IIoT, and advanced safety systems to meet the increasing demand for data collection, real-time feedback, and data-driven operational strategies.
The role requires deep expertise in interpreting and applying evolving standards and regulations for factory automation. The successful candidate will develop and implement strategies, specifications, and guidelines to ensure compliance and drive global standardization efforts.
Responsibilities
What you'll do...
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on factory automation (software, hardware, advanced safety, IIoT) for various engineering teams (VOME, PTME, IT, etc.)
- Develop and integrate advanced controls technologies into process innovation solutions
- Maintain a current library of all international regulatory standards that effect Factory Automation and Advanced Safety Systems Integration
- Provide technical input to MTD Forums to assess new manufacturing technologies for Factory Automation and Advanced Safety Systems Integration
- Lead advanced technology projects in the Global Manufacturing Technology Development portfolio
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Considerable experience in Factory Automation, Industrial Controls Software, Harwdare, Advanced Safety, IIoT
- Minimum 5 years (10 preferred) of experience delivering control systems manufacturing environments and automation
- Extensive experience in Factory Automation, Industrial Controls Software, Hardware, Advanced Safety, IIoT
- Working level expertise in automation technologies
- Demonstrated contributions to Global Manufacturing Technology Development projects
- Knowledge of Automation/Electrical /Controls/ IT Systems/Networking and relevant regulatory specifications
- Demonstrated capability in Factory Automation, Industrial Controls Software, Hardware, Advanced Safety, IIoT systems skills with a record of delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to improve cost, functionality, and strategic outcomes through system design/standards changes
- Recognized "go-to" resource for Factory Automation and Advanced Safety Systems Integration concerns
- Ability to share best practices and mentor others across the enterprise.
- Provden leadership abilities demonstrated in the following areas:
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, professionalism demeanor
- Proven ability and willingness to teach/coach/mentor others
- Demonstrated systemic thinking skills
- Ability to take initiative and provide technical leadership to drive continuous improvement
PROPOSED TIME ALLOCATION FOR POSITION: 60% Technology Projects, 20% Standards, 20% Plant/Program Support
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 childcare 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 leadership level 6.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6NonHTHD
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Relocation assistance 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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.
#LI-Onsite
#LI-MH5
About Us
At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.
About the Team
We build world-class vehicles in our plants around the world, constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. It's our people who really make the difference. We encourage all of our employees to think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.