Ford Motor Company · 10 hours ago
Autonomous Robotics Engineer
Allen Park, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expFord Motor Company is a global leader in automotive manufacturing, seeking to innovate the way the world moves. The Autonomous Robotics Engineer will define, deploy, and scale next-generation automation technologies to enhance in-plant logistics and manufacturing performance.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead the design, commissioning, and launch of AMR systems for in-plant material flow
Partner with cross-functional teams (Controls, IT, Safety, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering) to plan and integrate AMR/AGV systems into facility operations
Diagnose and resolve issues across controls, networking, software, and system integration during facility commissioning and launch
Drive continuous improvement activities to enhance AMR throughput, uptime, fleet behavior, and system robustness
Benchmark Best-in-World AMR/AGV deployments and translate findings into Ford’s automation strategy and standards
Lead design reviews, risk assessments, readiness evaluations, commissioning processes, and handoff to plant operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, mechatronics, computer science, or a related field
2+ years of experience deploying automation or robotics systems in a manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of controls systems, industrial networking, and IT/OT interfaces related to robotics
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support launch activities
Must be open to travel
Preferred
Strong self-starter with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive issues to closure
Experience with PLC controls (Allen-Bradley preferred), industrial robotics, AMR/AGV platforms, or virtual commissioning tools
Understanding of safety, quality, and regulatory standards related to AGV/AMR technologies
Familiarity with Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies
Experience with system-level debugging, root-cause analysis, and performance optimization
Benefits
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.
Company
Ford Motor Company
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10001+ employees
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Funding
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$16.23BKey Investors
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2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2023-06-22Debt Financing· $9.2B
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James Farley
Chief Executive Officer
Efrat Barit
COO
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