Manufacturing Specialist - Controls

Engineering Specialist – Controls

At Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex, we are expanding and retooling to relaunch vehicle operations like never before. This is more than just a launch—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of vehicle manufacturing in Canada. Here our cutting‑edge manufacturing processes will bring to life vehicles that embody unparalleled performance and unwavering dependability. At Ford, we don’t just build vehicles; we craft the essential tools that empower businesses and individuals across the globe.

The Role

As an Engineering Specialist in Controls, you will lead problem‑solving to assist plants and implementation teams resolve tooling, equipment, and conveyor performance issues and downtime. You will utilize and leverage plant monitoring software to review cycle times of automation, as well as review and follow up on automation projects and installations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resources to find root cause and fix problems, managing and breaking them down into items that can be validated using proper validation methods.
• Drive continuous improvement projects aligned with corporate quality goals and industry standards.
• Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robotics.
• Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements.
• Update program backups for machinery and automation.
• Use Vis Plant monitoring software to review cycle times of automation, review and follow up on automation projects and installations.
• Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians.
• Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems.
• Read and modify electrical prints and schematics, Auto CAD.
• Contribute to risk assessments and evaluate equipment safety.
• Communicate effectively with hourly team members, leaders, business partners and customers.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Requirements

Education

Experience

Ford of Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment processes, where needed, are available upon request. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Candidates for this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited does not sponsor work permit applications.

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