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Data Engineer, Automation & Controls

Ford Motor Company Marshall, MI

Marshall, MI

1mo ago Closed

$65k - $166k/yr Full time Analytics Business Analytics Business Intelligence

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 22, 2026).

Job Description

Ford Motor Company seeks a Data Engineer, Automation & Controls in Marshall, MI, onsite, to lead data pipeline work, automation tasks, and integration across manufacturing and electrification initiatives.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with the Ford Production System key unifying processes
Apply standard manufacturing operating systems and principles consistently
Maintain Safety Operating System practices to pursue zero injuries
Adhere to Quality Operating System practices to achieve zero defects
Design and develop data pipelines
Create workflows to automate repetitive data tasks
Connect 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 adherence
Identify and implement controls best practices, and drive enablers, training, and change control
Coordinate with IT on IT and Controls interface issues
Handle drawing approvals and updates for hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
Monitor the use of structured software specifications and organize OEM training when required
Resolve issues during machine builds, installation, and steady state production
Troubleshoot production downtime related to PLC programs and HMI screens
Set up and maintain industrial barcode scanners and printers
Validate equipment capability and robustness with run-off testing at suppliers and plants, including safety considerations
Ensure production systems meet objectives through process design and FMEAs
Collaborate with plant teams and Manufacturing Engineering for timely installation and validation
Capture lessons learned and apply them to new programs and updates to standards
Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation issues
Update backups for automation programs
Program new installations of vision, fastening, dispense, leak test, electrical test, gantry, and conveyor systems
Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements
Demonstrate flexibility to work across day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts as required

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
4+ years of data engineering experience
2+ years of data visualization experience (reports and dashboards)
2+ years using Python, SQL, C++, Java, or similar platform 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, 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
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

Overview

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

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