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Ford Motor Company · 20 hours ago

Electrical Engineer, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Marshall, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Ford Motor Company is launching a new state-of-the-art facility at BlueOval Battery Park Michigan in Marshall, Michigan, focused on producing lithium iron phosphate battery cells for electric vehicles. The Electrical Engineer will be integral to the launch team, responsible for maintaining electrical components, programming machinery, and leading a team to drive technological advancements in the automotive industry.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Be responsible to identify, rectify, improve, and maintain the electrical components and fault conditions

Program machinery and related equipment utilizing Siemens PLC programming, SP700 and other PLC programming software to monitor, diagnose faults, and modify equipment programs

Manage the selection, procurement, and inventory of electrical spare parts

Understand the applications of various sensors, flowmeters, liquid level meters, etc

Conduct fault analysis, identify the root causes, and take measures to prevent recurrence of similar issues

Conduct electrical training for subordinate technicians, share problem solving experience, and enhance the team's overall competence

Maintain cycle times on equipment ensuring stands are running at or below authorized cycle time

Support feasibility on product design changes and lead modifications and model code updates as required

Assist team members with calibration of test stand instrumentation per schedule

Ability to work various shifts and hours, including weekends

Ability to travel extensively, including internationally

Qualification

PLC programmingElectrical automationMechatronicsAutomotive manufacturingServo controlsTeam leadershipProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

3-5 years relevant professional experience

Bachelor's degree or above, major in electrical automation, mechatronics, etc

Familiarity with the automotive manufacturing and/or battery cell manufacturing

Proficient in PLC (such as Omron and Siemens)

Proficiency with the working principle of robot and servo controls

Establish preventive maintenance plans for equipment's electrical aspects and organize technicians to implement them punctually

Have experience in the control modes and interactions between servo system, frequency conversion system and upper computer, and can configure parameters appropriately according to the corresponding loads

Ability to work various shifts and hours, including weekends

Ability to travel extensively, including internationally