Engineering Specialist

Ford 's Oakville Assembly Complex  is embarking on a transformative journey to become the Canadian home of the legendary F-Series Super Duty. This isn't just a relaunch; it's an opportunity to define the future of heavy-duty truck manufacturing. We're seeking skilled individuals ready to leverage their expertise, lead teams, and implement advanced production techniques to deliver the most capable and reliable trucks on the road. Your contribution here will be visible on highways and job sites daily, directly supporting the critical work that drives our economy. Build your career by building the best.

The Role:

This role will require you to leverage your skills and experience to drive a culture of excellence, focus, and collaboration. As a Controls Engineering Specialist, you'd be expected to help develop and maintain systems in our new state-of-the-art stamping facility.

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: 

• Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and debugging
• Maximizing stamping equipment effectiveness to improve productivity and quality
• Assist in the commissioning of new equipment or upgrading systems
• Create detailed documentation, including schematics, manuals, and user guides
• Automate industrial processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and safety
• Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems
• Update program backups for automation
• Reprogram automation for engineering changes
• Increase equipment uptime % and press efficiency
• Minimize equipment downtime, troubleshoot issues, and implement robust corrective actions
• Lead and direct team of skilled trade electricians

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: 

• College Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an electrician or technician working with Siemens PLC, controls, and drives.
• Ability to work all shifts (days, afternoons, midnights).

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: 

• Bachelor's in engineering or a related discipline. (Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained.  If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.)
• Skilled Trades Certificate of Qualification in a technical field and Certificate of Apprenticeship in mechanics, electrical or a related discipline is preferred.

Experience:

• Experience in automotive stamping processes.
• Effective problem-solving skills, including 8D, FMEA and DMAIC methodologies. 
• Fundamental working knowledge of PLC logic and controls (RSLogix).
• Ability to read blueprints and program Siemens logic for troubleshooting.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PanelView use/programming, AB Servo and AB VFD drives.
• Familiarity with VFD's, Armor starts, encoders, network/Ethernet controls.  
• Proven leadership behaviors combined with effective analytical, interpersonal, team-building and communication skills.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot body equipment and continuously evaluate equipment for quality and delivery improvements.
• Experience with Fanuc robots.
• Ability to interpret and modify electrical schematics and AutoCAD drawings.
• Exposure to simulation modeling.
• Knowledge of constraint management principles, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Experience with Lean Tools, including, 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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 / or 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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