Position Summary

Ford Powertrain Manufacturing is seeking a skilled and hands-on Controls Engineer with 3 to 10 years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The role is responsible for improving, troubleshooting, validating, and supporting plant floor control systems, automation equipment, robotics, CNC/machining systems, data collection platforms, error-proofing systems, and industrial networks.

The successful candidate will work closely with production, maintenance, process engineering, safety, IT, suppliers, and plant leadership to improve equipment uptime, support engineering changes, resolve chronic downtime issues, and ensure robust controls integration across Ford Powertrain operations.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
- 3 to 10 years of controls engineering experience in a manufacturing, powertrain, automotive, machining, assembly, or industrial automation workplace.
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting and modifying PLC logic, HMI screens, automation systems, robots, drives, sensors, actuators, and industrial communication systems.
- Experience with one or more PLC platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Bosch, or equivalent industrial control systems.
- Working knowledge of robotic systems such as ABB, FANUC, or similar industrial robots.




- Ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, controls, and automation prints.
- Understanding of industrial communication networks, fieldbus protocols, and plant floor data interfaces.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in Ford Powertrain manufacturing, machining lines, engine, transmission, eDrive, battery, or propulsion system manufacturing.
- Experience with CNC controls, machining cells, gantries, transfer systems, assembly lines, torque systems, and auxiliary automation equipment.
- Knowledge of Factory Information Systems, IIoT, error-proofing, QWX, QTS, WMA, OBL, SMART, VTAG, GPTS, QDAS, PDS, or similar manufacturing IT systems.
- Experience with vision systems such as Keyence, Cognex, Zebra, or equivalent inspection and traceability systems.
- Knowledge of RFID systems, traceability, complexity management, scheduling logic, and quality operating system strategies.
- Understanding of international and regional electrical and machine safety standards, including UL, ISO, IEC, risk assessments, PSS, and integrated safety systems.
- Experience with GPDS or equivalent program delivery processes, equipment launch, and manufacturing readiness deliverables.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 8D, FMEA, DMAIC, TQM, and Kaizen experience.

Technical Skills

Soft Skills and Competencies

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📌 Controls Engineer (India)
🏢 Ford Motor
📍 India