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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Plant IT Engineer - Livonia Transmission Plant - **Company:** Ford Motor Company - **Location:** Livonia, MI, United States - **Salary:** $74,300.0 - $166,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Active Directory Federation Services, HP Servers, Data Analysis, Apple IOS, Apple Mac Systems, Cisco Routers, Linux, Local Area Networks, Windows Servers, Office Automation, Productivity Software, Software Maintenance, Server Administration, Microsoft SharePoint, Computer Network Operations, Office365, Virtual Environment, Laptops, Network Server, Cisco - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=93e9d4ea61c37414 ## About the Role You'll have... * High School diploma * Experience in any of the following areas: + Experience with Server administration; Windows (2012+) or Linux + Familiar with Cisco routers and switches to include basic staging, troubleshooting and cable installation. + Knowledge of Windows server and Windows Active Directory/ADFS + Experience with VM servers (OSV). + Experience with Android and/or iOS, iPhones, iPads. + Experience with Mac OS. + Experience with Office365. + Experience with SharePoint. + Experience with Office automation + Experience with FIS, QLS-CM, QTS, QWX, PDS, LMA, OBL, QDAS + Experience with Dell PC's, Dell Laptops, HP Printers, and HP Servers * A strong desire to learn manufacturing operations and business practices from an IT perspective is desired. * Broad business and manufacturing perspective is helpful. Understanding of computer-based tools, computing infrastructure and interest in processes that support manufacturing is core. * A Willingness to work in a high-pressure production environment and flexible work schedule is a foundation in this space. * A willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies. * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Ability to multi-task; managing multiple tasks * Work efficiently and effectively with diverse, cross functional teams under stressful circumstances * Ability to communicate effectively with business users and IT professionals including globally distributed teams. * The ability to adjust communications appropriately for the audience, work with all levels of management and diverse work groups, including globally distributed teams. Including the ability to adjust communications appropriately for the audience across all levels of management and knowledge. * Motivated self-starter * Identifying, investigating & solving problems without supervision Even better, you may have... * Any plant floor automation experience is highly desired (Control systems, PLC's, etc.) but not required. * Manufacturing experience is preferred but not required. ## Description As a member of the Plant IT team, you are directly responsible for maintaining the systems that keep each of our 4 transmission lines running. Your job responsibilities will require you to provide support that includes technical troubleshooting, data analysis & problem resolution for the applications & infrastructure that the plant uses to produce transmissions for Ford and Lincoln vehicles globally. You will also lend your knowledge and experiences to support process improvement efforts toward flexible and lean manufacturing, enabling IIOT for Manufacturing and supporting the existing manufacturing execution systems within the facility. This position provides an excellent opportunity to not only expand your IT Skillset, but also to acquire manufacturing experience that will enhance your long-term career potential. What you'll do... * Support a multi-shift operation in a manufacturing plant. + Must be able to work flexible hours in support a multi-shift operation. Requires rotating schedule to support business processes. (Days, nights and or weekends). * Provide technical support (I.T. Applications, Infrastructure, operating systems, end-user-productivity tools) to plant business customers throughout the manufacturing plant. * Interface with Business IT and business owners to prioritize improvement efforts. * Support Plant Floor Systems / PDO teams in resolving incidents; Support escalations, provide hands and feet to support teams and other global teams (e. g. DBA, Server Operations, Ops Control, Network Operations) if necessary. * Focus on the integration / long term maintenance of applications and hardware. * Assist team lead with managing assignments and workload. * Develop, maintain, and share, accurate support documentation. * Support of local network equipment in a Cisco based environment. * Support of local servers across both physical and virtual environments in a Windows and Linux based ecosystem. * Support of IIOT deployments and expansion efforts utilizing iOS and Android based equipment. ## Related Videos - [Agentic employees in world's most downloaded FinTech app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100123-agentic-employees-in-world-s-most-downloaded-fintech-app) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Synthetic Insiders: The New AI Risk to Your Org](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100057-synthetic-insiders-the-new-ai-risk-to-your-org) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)