Data Engineer, Automation & Controls

Overview

• Location: Marshall, MI (onsite)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Type: On-site
• Salary: USD 65,100 - 166,200 per year
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 4+ years

Responsibilities

• Maintain alignment with the Ford Production System and its Key Unifying Processes, applying standard manufacturing operating systems consistently
• Uphold Safety Operating System practices aimed at zero injuries and adhere to Quality Operating System practices to pursue defect-free production
• Design and implement data pipelines and workflows to automate repetitive data tasks
• Link enterprise applications, SaaS platforms, and manufacturing or operational systems using APIs, event-driven messaging, and orchestration workflows
• Perform data profiling, mapping, and modeling to ensure accuracy, consistency, and governance compliance
• Identify and implement controls best practices; drive enabling initiatives, training, and change control processes
• Collaborate with IT on IT and controls interface issues
• Review and update drawings for hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Monitor the use of structured software specifications and organize OEM training as needed
• Resolve issues during machine build, installation, and steady-state production
• Troubleshoot production downtime related to PLC programs and HMI screens
• Set up and maintain industrial barcode scanners and printers
• Conduct run-off of equipment per Ford specifications at supplier and plant to validate capability and safety
• Ensure production systems meet objectives through process design and FMEAs
• Work with plant and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure timely installation and validation with proper documentation
• Capture lessons learned and apply them to new programs, updating standards and strategies accordingly
• Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation issues
• Update automation program backups
• Program new installations of vision, fastening, dispense, leak test, electrical test, gantry and conveyor systems
• Reprogram automation to accommodate engineering changes and improvements
• Maintain flexibility to operate across standard, operating, and rotational shift schedules including day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 4+ years of data engineering experience
• 2+ years of data visualization experience (reports, dashboards)
• 2+ years of experience with Python, SQL, C++, Java, or similar platforms for automation and data processing

Technologies

• Python
• SQL
• C++
• Java
• Power BI

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care, and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, plus management lease opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• Generous paid holidays, including the period between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off with option to purchase additional vacation time