Engineering Specialist, Controls - Power Distribution

Ford

  • Sharonville, OH
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job Category: ManufacturingDegree Level: Bachelor's Degree or equivalentJob Description:We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.What you'll do...
  • Maintaining and updating of plantwide power distribution system from 138KV incoming switchyard to buss level 480VAC distribution to plant equipment.
  • Designated Sharonville Transmission Plant Electrical Senior Engineering Specialist. Underlying responsibilities include:
  • tracking of electrical qualifications of all floor electrical engineers, electricians, and apprentices as it relates to the power distribution system via the versatility matrix
  • Receiving new equipment and incorporating into maintenance support planning. Designated person for electrical permitting (required for all outages at bus level and above)
  • Designated person for electrical permitting which is required for all outages at bus level and above
  • Continuous support of calculating and creating arc flash/ arc blast labelling for all new equipment and ongoing labelling of existing equipment.
  • Planning and communicating with the plant on an ongoing basis when planned power outages are required
  • Responsible party for plantwide facilities support (lighting, fire suppression, security, tank farms, HVAC)
  • Responsible electrical support for all automatic powered overhead doors, dock levelers, dock locks, drawings, etc. for our central maintenance organization.
  • Responsible for submitting project requests for dollars for upgrades of equipment due to obsolescence, improved technology, etc., and responsible for the project management of these projects from initiation to completion.
  • Responsible for the ongoing management of the annual plant energy curtailment contract with electrical utilities to be able to respond to outside energy grid emergencies and reduce STP plant demand during those times and perform annual curtailment test.
Responsibilities:We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?As part of our Manufacturing team, you'll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we're constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.What you'll do...
  • Maintaining and updating of plantwide power distribution system from 138KV incoming switchyard to buss level 480VAC distribution to plant equipment.
  • Designated Sharonville Transmission Plant Electrical Senior Engineering Specialist. Underlying responsibilities include:
  • tracking of electrical qualifications of all floor electrical engineers, electricians, and apprentices as it relates to the power distribution system via the versatility matrix
  • Receiving new equipment and incorporating into maintenance support planning. Designated person for electrical permitting (required for all outages at bus level and above)
  • Designated person for electrical permitting which is required for all outages at bus level and above
  • Continuous support of calculating and creating arc flash/ arc blast labelling for all new equipment and ongoing labelling of existing equipment.
  • Planning and communicating with the plant on an ongoing basis when planned power outages are required
  • Responsible party for plantwide facilities support (lighting, fire suppression, security, tank farms, HVAC)
  • Responsible electrical support for all automatic powered overhead doors, dock levelers, dock locks, drawings, etc. for our central maintenance organization.
  • Responsible for submitting project requests for dollars for upgrades of equipment due to obsolescence, improved technology, etc., and responsible for the project management of these projects from initiation to completion.
  • Responsible for the ongoing management of the annual plant energy curtailment contract with electrical utilities to be able to respond to outside energy grid emergencies and reduce STP plant demand during those times and perform annual curtailment test.
Qualifications:You'll have…
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 2 or more years of Controls Engineering experience (internship and coop experience will be considered)
  • High Voltage Experience
Even better, you may have…
  • Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred
  • Familiar with PLC/CNC (Siemens), VFD, Servo, Profinet
  • 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
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, and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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
  • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
  • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:This position is a range of salary grades 7 and 8.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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.#LI-Onsite#LI-BS2About Us: At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow's transportation.About the Team: We build world-class vehicles in our plants around the world, constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. It's our people who really make the difference. We encourage all of our employees to think outside the box to help us find better and more efficient ways to manufacture our vehicles.

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