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At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: On-site
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Ford’s legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, we’re not just assembling battery systems; we’re leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team, you’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you, at the forefront of the electrification movement, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites and highways everywhere.
At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will...
• use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
• build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
• create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
• be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.
What you'll do...
- Ensure adherence and compliance to the Ford Production System (FPS) Key Unifying Processes (KUP)
- Understand and consistently apply standard manufacturing operating systems and principles.
- Enforce compliance with Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries.
- Ensure compliance with Quality Operating System practices to achieve zero defects.
- Use Andon data to prioritize efforts to achieve 100% flow.
- Identify and implement Controls Best Practice; launch Enablers, Training, and Change Control, etc.
- Liaison with IT on IT / Controls interface issues
- Drawing approvals and updates, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical
- Monitor use of Structured software specification, organize training for OEM's where required.
- Issue resolution during machine build, installation, and steady state production.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production-related downtime (i.e. PLC programs, HMI Screens, etc.)
- Setup and maintenance of industrial bar code scanners and printers
- Run-off equipment per Ford specifications at supplier and plant to validate capability and robustness including safety.
- Ensure production systems meet objectives through Process Design and FMEAs
- Work with plant and Manufacturing Engineering personnel with appropriate timing and installation documentation, to ensure efficient/timely installation and validation.
- Ensure the identification and capture of lessons learned along with their application to new programs, as well as the impact to existing strategies and standards.
- Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems.
- Update program backups for automation
- Program new installations of vision, fastening, dispense, leak test, electrical test, gantry and conveyor systems.
- Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements.
- Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard, operating, and rotational shift schedules, encompassing day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
You'll have...
- Bachelor's degree
- 4+ years controls engineering experience in an automated manufacturing environment
- 2+ years' networking and communication protocols experience 2+ years’ Experience with PLC programming (Siemens/Allen-Bradley)
-
Even better, you may have...
- Master's degree, engineering
- Prior experience in Fanuc robots, ABB robots and Universal robots
- Fundamental Working Knowledge of Industrial Electronics, PLC Logic, and Controls
- Ability to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, team building, leadership, and communication skills.
- Capability to learn, use, and troubleshoot new software and hardware systems to solve manufacturing problems that users are facing.
- Atlas Copco fastening systems experience
- Knowledge of Mfg. 4.0 (Industry 4.0) key principles – Data Collection, AI/ML, IIOT, Digital Twin
- Ability to understand networking and controls architectures.
- Understanding of Industrial Engineering concepts (constraint analysis, productivity analysis)
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Experience
- Extensive knowledge of BME IT standard footprint applications such as FIS, QLSM, QWX, GPTS, QDAS, OBL, PDS etc.
- Knowledge of data structures and algorithms In-depth knowledge of a packaged application, and familiarity with domain knowledge
-
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!
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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 range of salary grades 5-8 and ranges from $65,100-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role, taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.
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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
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Overview
At Ford, you’ll work on ideas that matter, alongside passionate people who want to make a global impact. Together, we’re shaping the next era of transportation—grounded in purpose, driven by progress. Make your move.
- Job Type: Full time
- Work Type: On-site
We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.
Ford’s legacy of innovation is about to reach new heights. Imagine being on the ground floor of something truly extraordinary. At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, we’re not just assembling battery systems; we’re leading a transformation. As a key member of our start-up team, you’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility from the ground up. Imagine: you, at the forefront of the electrification movement, helping to bring the next generation of vehicles to driveways, job sites and highways everywhere.
At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will...
• use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to come up with data-driven solutions
• build and lead an agile team to deliver the advanced technology that drives the future
• create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought and foster leadership in others
• be part of the historic transformation of the automotive industry.
What you'll do...
- Ensure adherence and compliance to the Ford Production System (FPS) Key Unifying Processes (KUP)
- Understand and consistently apply standard manufacturing operating systems and principles.
- Enforce compliance with Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries.
- Ensure compliance with Quality Operating System practices to achieve zero defects.
- Use Andon data to prioritize efforts to achieve 100% flow.
- Identify and implement Controls Best Practice; launch Enablers, Training, and Change Control, etc.
- Liaison with IT on IT / Controls interface issues
- Drawing approvals and updates, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical
- Monitor use of Structured software specification, organize training for OEM's where required.
- Issue resolution during machine build, installation, and steady state production.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production-related downtime (i.e. PLC programs, HMI Screens, etc.)
- Setup and maintenance of industrial bar code scanners and printers
- Run-off equipment per Ford specifications at supplier and plant to validate capability and robustness including safety.
- Ensure production systems meet objectives through Process Design and FMEAs
- Work with plant and Manufacturing Engineering personnel with appropriate timing and installation documentation, to ensure efficient/timely installation and validation.
- Ensure the identification and capture of lessons learned along with their application to new programs, as well as the impact to existing strategies and standards.
- Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems.
- Update program backups for automation
- Program new installations of vision, fastening, dispense, leak test, electrical test, gantry and conveyor systems.
- Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements.
- Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard, operating, and rotational shift schedules, encompassing day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
You'll have...
- Bachelor's degree
- 4+ years controls engineering experience in an automated manufacturing environment
- 2+ years' networking and communication protocols experience 2+ years’ Experience with PLC programming (Siemens/Allen-Bradley)
-
Even better, you may have...
- Master's degree, engineering
- Prior experience in Fanuc robots, ABB robots and Universal robots
- Fundamental Working Knowledge of Industrial Electronics, PLC Logic, and Controls
- Ability to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, team building, leadership, and communication skills.
- Capability to learn, use, and troubleshoot new software and hardware systems to solve manufacturing problems that users are facing.
- Atlas Copco fastening systems experience
- Knowledge of Mfg. 4.0 (Industry 4.0) key principles – Data Collection, AI/ML, IIOT, Digital Twin
- Ability to understand networking and controls architectures.
- Understanding of Industrial Engineering concepts (constraint analysis, productivity analysis)
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Experience
- Extensive knowledge of BME IT standard footprint applications such as FIS, QLSM, QWX, GPTS, QDAS, OBL, PDS etc.
- Knowledge of data structures and algorithms In-depth knowledge of a packaged application, and familiarity with domain knowledge
-
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!
- Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, 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 range of salary grades 5-8 and ranges from $65,100-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role, taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors.
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. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
#LI-Onsite
#LI-AR3
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Who's Hiring
- Tesla47
- Anduril12
- Blue United Sourcing6
- SpaceX4
- General Motors4
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Automotive
- Banking & Financial Services
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in manufacturing controls engineer jobs.
- Proficiency programming PLCs such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens S7, or Mitsubishi
- Experience designing or maintaining SCADA and HMI systems
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, controls engineering, or mechatronics
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, Profibus, and Modbus
- Ability to read and produce electrical schematics and panel wiring diagrams
- Experience with motion control systems, servo drives, or VFDs
Tips for Your Manufacturing Controls Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume for each platform
List every PLC brand you've programmed, naming Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or Beckhoff explicitly. Hiring managers and ATS filters screen for exact platform names, not generic terms like 'programmable logic controllers' or 'industrial automation experience.'
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists manufacturing controls engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight certifications on your resume header
Put credentials like TÃœV Functional Safety Engineer, Rockwell Automation certifications, or ISA CCST right below your name. Controls engineering roles screen heavily by certification, and recruiters often filter before they read your work history.
Filter openings by industry vertical, not just title
Controls engineer roles in pharmaceuticals require 21 CFR Part 11 and GAMP 5 experience, while automotive roles emphasize PLC ladder logic and robotic integration. Searching by industry alongside job title surfaces openings that actually match your compliance background.
Prepare a technical portfolio with real project scope
Bring a one-page project summary to interviews: machine type, control architecture, communication protocols used, and measurable outcomes like uptime improvements or cycle time reductions. Interviewers ask controls engineers to walk through past projects in detail, so a written reference helps.
Negotiate relocation terms before accepting any offer
Many controls engineer openings require on-site commissioning at customer facilities for weeks at a time. Confirm whether travel is covered, whether per diem applies, and whether a home-base office arrangement exists before you sign, so there are no surprises after your first assignment.
Manufacturing Controls Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most manufacturing controls engineers?
Tesla, Anduril, and Blue United Sourcing are hiring the most manufacturing controls engineers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong at system integrators, automotive OEMs, and large consumer goods manufacturers.
How many manufacturing controls engineer jobs are remote?
About 22% of manufacturing controls engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most controls work. Sub-disciplines with the highest remote share include controls software development, PLC code review, and off-site SCADA configuration, where physical machine access is not required.
How do you become a manufacturing controls engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a closely related field, then gain hands-on experience with PLC platforms through internships, co-ops, or entry-level automation technician roles. Build proficiency in at least one major PLC suite, learn to read electrical schematics, and pursue a vendor certification such as a Rockwell Automation credential or ISA CCST to strengthen your candidacy for mid-level positions.
Can I get a manufacturing controls engineer job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level controls engineering roles exist, particularly at system integrators and mid-size manufacturers who invest in training. Candidates with PLC coursework, senior capstone projects involving automation, or technician experience maintaining control panels are competitive. Demonstrating that you can read ladder logic and electrical schematics, even from academic projects, closes much of the experience gap employers cite for junior openings.
What does the manufacturing controls engineer interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a technical interview where you walk through past projects and answer questions on PLC programming, control system architecture, and troubleshooting methodology. Some employers add a practical exercise, such as reviewing a ladder logic program or reading a wiring diagram. Final rounds typically involve meeting the engineering team and discussing on-site or travel expectations.
Where can I find and apply to manufacturing controls engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to manufacturing controls engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your PLC platform experience, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your qualifications and career goals.
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