Software Engineer Controls

Position Description:

Develop and implement improvements to control systems and equipment using Factory Information Systems (FIS) data

• Lead problem solving in resolving equipment performance issues

• Lead trouble shooting; coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated • Assist in the training of manufacturing personnel and plant electricians

• Assist in integration of controls into IT systems like Factory Information Systems (FIS), Error Proofing, QWX, and QTS.

• Troubleshoot machinery, robot, automation, and controls issues and downtime • Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment

• Review and coordinate project installations

• Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements

• Maintain program backups for machinery and automation

• Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots

• Review risk assessments as part of a team evaluating equipment

Skills Required:
PLC/CNC, Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Software Systems

Skills Preferred:
Robotics, Computer Vision

Experience Required:
• Education: High School Diploma

• Experience: 5+ yrs of related experience

• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership in FORD+ (leadership) behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, team building, and communication skills • Ability to work with UAW maintenance, Vendors, and other Process Team Members when required • Microsoft Suite familiarity (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

 • PLC Controller experience (Siemens, Rexroth, Allan Bradley)

Experience Preferred:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Effective oral and written communication skills

Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience

8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills

Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping

Familiar with UL508A requirements and NFPA79

Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal programming and troubleshooting

Siemens power line and solution line configuration and programming

Fanuc controls troubleshooting

CNC troubleshooting