Control Engineer Specialist (LAP)
Ford Motor
Louisville, KY · Posted September 29, 2026
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About the job
As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.
In this position...
Coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated. Determine proper validation methods.
What you'll do...
Handle setup and maintenance of industrial bar code printers
Utilize sound knowledge design and implement vision control systems. Familiar with different type of vision cameras and their programing software. Continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery
Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment, review and follow up project installations
Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements
Update program backups for machinery and automation
Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots
As part of a team, review risk assessments and evaluate equipment safety
Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians
Read and modify electrical prints and schematics, Auto CAD
Maintain familiarity with OA, CPN/MPN networks and communication protocols for connecting to wireless and wired networks
Manage installation and maintenance of virus protection software for controls network PCs, perform PC backup disc images and installation of communication and firmware and controls software
Work overtime and weekends as needed
You'll have...
High School Diploma or GED
2 or more years of Controls Engineering experience (internship and coop experience will be considered)
Even better, you may have...
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls or Automation Engineering
Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred
Familiar with PLC/CNC (Siemens/ Allen-Bradley), VFD, Servo, Profinet, ABB and FANUC Robots
Solid understanding of laser burning
Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, modify electrical schematics and use AutoCAD
Validated ability to troubleshoot equipment and continuously evaluate for process improvements
Experience with conveyor system programming and overhead Gantry
Solid understanding of networking to include DH+, Ethernet and remote IO
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping experience
Understanding of 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC processes
Familiar with TQM and Kaizen methods
One or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)
Knowledge of simulation modeling and visual factory management preferred
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, and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.
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.
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