Description

Job Description

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

The Battery Manufacturing Engineering team is opening new highways with our next-generation propulsion systems. We're investing over $50 billion to build some of the most technologically advanced EV manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and E.U. to produce the next generation of Ford electric vehicles. State-of-the-art technologies and processes for battery cells, arrays, and packs are core to our competitive strategy and will provide endless opportunities to innovate and grow -- all while helping the environment.

In this position...

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Specialist - Battery Manufacturing Engineering to support and lead initiatives in automated material handling systems across our cell production line. This role will focus on implementation of conveyors, elevators, AGVs, and ASRS systems. The candidate will oversee equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification during production ramp-up while resolving technical issues to ensure seamless handover to operation. Additionally, the candidate will drive factory automation projects to improve material logistics efficiency and line availability.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Lead installation, commissioning, and qualification of automated material handling equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during production ramp-up for conveyors, elevators, AGVs, and ASRS systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production line availability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team to develop factory automation solutions for material loading, unloading, and logistics.
• Support integration of new automation technologies into existing manufacturing systems.

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Experience
• Knowledge on automated Material Handling Systems (e.g. Conveyors, AGV, ASRS)
• Experience on facility layout planning and optimization
• Experience on project management including budget and schedule

Even better, you may have...

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field
• 7+ years of Manufacturing Experience
• Knowledge on CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
• Knowledge on PLC programming basics
• Knowledge on material flow simulation using software (e.g. FlexSim)

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, 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 leadership level 6.

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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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