Floor Automation Engineer - Paint

Ford - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

In this position, we are seeking a highly skilled technical professional to provide key expertise to our exceptional automated manufacturing capabilities. The successful candidate will utilize Vis Plant monitoring software to review cycle times of automation, as well as review and follow up on automation projects and installations. This role is critical in ensuring that our automated systems operate efficiently and effectively, contributing to the overall productivity of our manufacturing processes. The responsibilities include using FIS Plant monitoring software to review faults and cycle times of automation, and to assist with quality concerns through the QLS Plant Quality software. The candidate will troubleshoot PLC issues, Robot Application issues, and other critical inputs to the Sealing and Painting Process. Additionally, the role involves reviewing prints and AutoCAD, interpreting and modifying electrical schematics, and updating program backups for automation. The candidate will also be responsible for programming new installations for Paint Automation and conveyor systems, as well as reprogramming automation for engineering changes, throughput, and quality improvements. Coordination of automation repairs is also a key responsibility, utilizing Maximo to generate CWO and 4D's accordingly. The candidate must understand, monitor, and adjust spray booth conditions to ensure that quality targets are achieved. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency in our manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Use FIS Plant monitoring software to review faults and cycle times of automation, review and follow up on automation projects and installations.
• Use QLS Plant Quality software to review quality concerns and assist with cut-offs and resolutions.
• Troubleshoot PLC issues, Robot Application issues and other critical inputs to the Sealing and Painting Process.
• Review prints, AutoCAD, interpret and modify electrical schematics.
• Update program backups for automation.
• Program new installations for Paint Automation and conveyor systems.
• Reprogram automation for engineering changes, throughput and quality improvements.
• Coordinate automation repairs and use Maximo to generate CWO and 4D's accordingly.
• Understand/monitor and adjust spray booth conditions to ensure Quality Targets are achieved.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of experience with PLC logic and controls programs

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 3+ years of Fanuc or ABB Robot Programming/Application experience
• 1+ year of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
• 1+ year of experience working with Lean Tools - 5S, Kanban, Poke-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
• 1+ years Microsoft Office experience to include Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Prior experience reviewing prints, using AutoCAD, and interpreting and modifying electrical schematics
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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.