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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Controls Engineering Specialist (LAP) - **Company:** Ford Motor Company - **Location:** Louisville, KY, United States - **Salary:** $84,480.0 - $141,360.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Antivirus Softwares, Microsoft Outlook, Communications Protocols, Ethernet, Firmware, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Wired Networks, Modeling and Simulation, Fanuc, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us9b3d9f78524081a025a4ca0a6d27bd1c/eaa ## About the Role * High School Diploma or GED * 2 or more years of Controls Engineering experience (internship and coop experience will be considered) Even better, you may have... * Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls or Automation Engineering * Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred * Familiar with PLC/CNC (Siemens/ Allen-Bradley), VFD, Servo, Profinet, ABB and FANUC Robots * Solid understanding of laser burning * Demonstrated ability to read blueprints, modify electrical schematics and use AutoCAD * Validated ability to troubleshoot equipment and continuously evaluate for process improvements * Experience with conveyor system programming and overhead Gantry * Solid understanding of networking to include DH+, Ethernet and remote IO * Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience * Lean Tools - 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, Value Stream Mapping experience * Understanding of 8D, FMEA, and DMAIC processes * Familiar with TQM and Kaizen methods * One or more years of experience with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook) * Knowledge of simulation modeling and visual factory management preferred, + $84,480-141,360 per year Job Category: Manufacturing Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Job Description: In this position... As an Engineering Specialist, Automation - You will apply des… ## Description Lead problem solving to assist plants and implementation teams in resolving tooling, equipment and conveyor performance issues and downtime. What you'll do... * Coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated. Determine proper validation methods. * Handle setup and maintenance of industrial bar code printers * Utilize sound knowledge design and implement vision control systems. Familiar with different type of vision cameras and their programing software. Continuously evaluate equipment for improvement for quality and delivery * Use FIS plant monitoring software to review cycle times of equipment, review and follow up project installations * Reprogram equipment for engineering changes and improvements * Update program backups for machinery and automation * Program new installations of automation, machinery, material handling, and robots * As part of a team, review risk assessments and evaluate equipment safety * Assist in training manufacturing personnel and plant electricians * Read and modify electrical prints and schematics, Auto CAD * Maintain familiarity with OA, CPN/MPN networks and communication protocols for connecting to wireless and wired networks * Manage installation and maintenance of virus protection software for controls network PCs, perform PC backup disc images and installation of communication and firmware and controls software * Work overtime and weekends as needed, In this position... 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