Automation Engineer (KTP) at Ford Motor

DescriptionIn this position...You will have oversight of maintenance operations and the direct supervision of skilled trades assigned to support production and facilities.ResponsibilitiesWhat youll do... Ensure adherence to FAS08 OSHA and all applicable safety standard for skilled trades work teams Oversee production controls systems and associated systems Conduct root cause analysis of downtime issues to prevent recurrence (4D process) Support / direct skilled trades/maintenance personnel to evaluate requirements for maintaining and improving production yields throughput and up timeo Use Maximo for Maintenance (MFM) to document all maintenance activities (crisis and planned) as well as interface and provide input to maintenance planning activities.o Execute prioritized daily maintenance tasks (predictive preventive and crisis maintenance)o Analyze equipment performance and work to improve efficiencies; actively participate in Constraint Review Process Ensure equipment start-up readiness for production Lead oversight of controls and automation to include:o Indirect supervision of electrical trades and electrical technicians supporting production and facilities operations.o Robot Automation and controls changes associated with process tooling and equipment. Includes programming and logic changes. Evaluate contractor performance and safety behavior and operations as related to controls and automation Liaise and supervise maintenance related vendors (parts supply & services) and ensures appropriate execution and that objectives are met. Support and as needed supervise preventive maintenance schedules preventive and predictive inspections and repairs to minimize down time Conduct root cause analysis of downtime issues to prevent recurrence (4D process) Work with ME/PE to launch new programs or equipment optimize Automation and Controls systems for process tooling Execute prioritized daily maintenance activities (predictive preventive and crisis maintenance) obtaining full utilization of work force while optimizing available opportunities for all maintenance Provide input to MPS for weekend and shutdown maintenance planning Use Maximo for Maintenance (MFM) to document all maintenance activities (crisis and planned). Work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekendsQualificationsYoull have... High School Diploma or GED One or more years of technical work experience and troubleshooting in a Manufacturing or an OEM Tooling environmentEven better you may have... Bachelors degree in Electrical Automation Controls or Robotics Engineering Technical certification in Robot / Automation and Controls Three or more years of automotive experience One or more years of experience with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook) Validated experience managing a unionized work force Demonstrated skill with automotive controls and roboticsFor a detailed look at our benefits click here: 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 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 the United States If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call 1-.#LI-Onsite#LI-JL1 Key Skills Continuous Integration,APIs,Automotive software,Test Cases,Electrical Engineering,Junit,Distributed Control Systems,Testng,Java,Test Automation,Programmable Logic Controllers,Selenium Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Manufacturing Experience: years Vacancy: 1