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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manufacturing Engineer - Vision Systems, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan - **Company:** Ford Motor Company - **Location:** Marshall, MI, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $86,600.0 - $166,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), AutoCAD, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Communications Protocols, Data Structures, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Productivity Software, Rslogix, Software Requirements Analysis, Visual Systems, Digital Twin, HMI Screens, Fanuc - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3ac4568c2f9ee9d1 ## About the Role * Engineering Degree or 4+ years controls engineering experience in an automated manufacturing environment * Fundamental Working Knowledge of Industrial Electronics, PLC Logic, and Controls * Ability to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, team building, leadership, and communication skills. * Capability to learn, use, and troubleshoot new software and hardware systems to solve manufacturing problems that users are facing. * 2+ years' experience with manufacturing * 2+ years' networking and communication protocols experience * 2+ years Prior experience in with industrial vision systems: + 2D & 3D Vision systems for robot guidance, metrology, identification + Fanuc 3D Vision, MapVision, and/or AI Vision systems * 2+ years' Experience with PLC (Siemens/Allen-Bradley), HMI, VFD, Profinet, AutoCAD, C and RSLOGIX software and systems. Even better, you may have... * Master's Degree in Engineering * 4 or more years of Controls Engineering experience * Ability to conduct process capability studies * Prior experience with Fanuc robots, ABB robots, and Universal robots * Knowledge of Mfg. 4.0 (Industry 4.0) key principles - Data Collection, AI/ML, IIOT, Digital Twin * Ability to understand networking and control architectures. * Understanding of Industrial Engineering concepts (constraint analysis, productivity analysis) * Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Experience * Extensive knowledge of BME IT standard footprint applications such as FIS, QLSM, QWX, GPTS, QDAS, OBL, PDS, etc. * Knowledge of data structures and algorithms * In-depth knowledge of a packaged application and familiarity with domain knowledge ## Description * Ensure adherence and compliance to the Ford Production System (FPS) Key Unifying Processes (KUP) * Understand and consistently apply standard manufacturing operating systems and principles. * Enforce compliance with Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries. * Ensure compliance with Quality Operating System practices to achieve zero defects. * Use Andon data to prioritize efforts to achieve 100% flow. * Identify and implement Controls Best Practice; launch Enablers, Training, and Change Control, etc. * Liaison with IT on IT / Controls interface issues * Drawing approvals and updates, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical * Monitor use of Structured software specification, organize training for OEM's where required. * Issue resolution during machine build, installation, and steady state production. * Troubleshoot and resolve production-related downtime (i.e., PLC programs, HMI Screens, etc.) * Set up and maintenance of industrial bar code scanners and printers * Run-off equipment per Ford specifications at the supplier and plant to validate capability and robustness, including safety. * Ensure production systems meet objectives through Process Design and FMEAs * Work with plant and Manufacturing Engineering personnel with appropriate timing and installation documentation, to ensure efficient/timely installation and validation. * Ensure the identification and capture of lessons learned along with their application to new programs, as well as the impact on existing strategies and standards. * Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems. * Update program backups for automation * Program new installations of vision, fastening, dispensing, leak test, electrical test, gantry, and conveyor systems. * Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements. ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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