Factory Automation Engineer

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. The Battery Manufacturing Engineering team is opening new highways with our next-generation propulsion systems. We're investing over $50 billion to build some of the most technologically advanced EV manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and E.U. to produce the next generation of Ford electric vehicles. State-of-the-art technologies and processes for battery cells, arrays, and packs are core to our competitive strategy and will provide endless opportunities to innovate and grow -- all while helping the environment.

In this position... We are seeking a Factory Automation Engineer to design, implement, and improve automated material handling systems, including automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). This role will work with manufacturing, IT, and equipment suppliers to integrate systems, troubleshoot issues, and improve safety, reliability, and operational efficiency. The engineer will partner with manufacturing, operations, IT, maintenance, and equipment suppliers to deliver automation projects from concept through commissioning and ongoing support. What you'll do...

• Develop and implement ASRS and AMR solutions aligned with manufacturing and material handling requirements.
• Evaluate material flow, storage capacity, throughput, and facility layouts to identify automation opportunities.
• Create equipment specifications, system requirements, project plans, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams on equipment selection, design reviews, installation, and commissioning.
• Support integration of automation equipment with plant controls, warehouse management systems, manufacturing execution systems, and other business applications.
• Troubleshoot equipment, controls, communications, and system performance issues.
• Analyze operational data and develop improvements to system availability, throughput, and reliability.
• Collaborate with safety, operations, and maintenance teams to identify risks and implement safe operating procedures.
• Develop and support testing, acceptance criteria, training, and handover documentation.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables as assigned.
• Provide technical support for existing automation systems and continuous improvement initiatives.

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, automation, robotics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience with industrial automation, manufacturing systems, or automated material handling.
• 2+ years of experience with ASRS, AMRs, or related material handling technologies.
• 3+ years of experience with industrial controls, sensors, networks, and equipment integration.
• 3+ years of experience with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and industrial communication protocols.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 20% under normal business conditions, increasing to as much as 50% during launch periods, as required to support program and operational needs.

Even better, you may have...

• Experience implementing or supporting ASRS or AMR systems in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Experience integrating automation with warehouse management or manufacturing execution systems.
• Familiarity with simulation, facility layout, or material flow analysis tools.
• Experience with equipment safety assessments, commissioning, and supplier management.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply! As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• Generous vacation time, sick/personal time, and paid holidays, including between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day

This position is a range of salary grades 6-8 and ranges from $74,300-$166,200. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Internal applicants: moving into this role may result in an adjustment to your current compensation based on the posted pay range for this role, taking into consideration your qualifications and other relevant factors. For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week.