Hybrid Controls Engineer

at Ford Motor Company

• Job title: Controls Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cyber Security
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Irapuato, Mexico

About the role

• Automation & Controls Engineer ensuring Ford's manufacturing lines are intelligent and efficient. Leading programs from design to final launch while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• As an Automation & Controls Engineer, you will be the technical bridge between design and execution, ensuring our manufacturing lines are intelligent, efficient and engineered to the highest safety and quality standards.
• You will play a pivotal role in the entire program lifecycle—from initial studies and equipment design to machine build, installation, and final launch.
• You will estimate, plan, and deliver comprehensive controls deliverables for PTME and VME programs.
• You will conduct detailed reviews of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings.
• You will be the "boots on the ground" for issue resolution during machine build and installation.
• You will lead the coordination of power requirements for manufacturing assets and serve as the point of contact for plant-floor cybersecurity.
• You will maintain critical program documentation within Ford systems such as MIDAS, OPIC, and PROTAG.
• You will support and lead the enquiry specification process (ESWP/SPA), managing risk assessments, Bill of Materials (BOM), and the purchasing process from initial PO generation to final invoice payment.
• You will be responsible for driving the deployment of Smart Factory strategies and integrating "Launch Enablers" like machine monitoring and advanced quality systems.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Electromechanical Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in developing manufacturing processes.
• Communication: Excellent professional English proficiency (oral and written) to collaborate with global teams.
• Travel & Compliance: Must have a valid Passport and U.S. Visa available for international collaboration and training.
• Availability: Flexibility to work extended hours as required to meet program launch milestones.
• Core Engineering Fundamentals: Strong knowledge of power distribution, electrical systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Programming Proficiency: Proficiency in PLC programming languages including Ladder Logic (LD/LAD), Instruction List (IL), and Structured Text (ST/SCL).
• Safety Engineering: Experience with safety programming, Risk assessments, safety circuits, and the integration of safety devices such as light curtains, interlocks, e-stops and area scanners.
• Control Systems: Knowledge and experience with Rockwell AB/Siemens PLCs, HMIs, Drives, CNCs and Communication Protocols (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and IO-Link).
• Robotics: Familiarity with Fanuc, ABB, and Cobot integration.
• Vision & Nutrunner Systems: Experience with Vision Systems (Cognex, Keyence) and Nutrunner systems (Atlas Copco).
• Specialized Machinery: Knowledge of Press Systems, Laser, Testing, others (e.g., Promess, Trumpf)
• Standards & Procedures: Familiarity with Quality Standards, Equipment Acceptance procedures (PTME), and Safety Documentation.
• Administrative Proficiency: Experience in generating Purchase Orders, following up on invoices, and Project Management.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development