The Equipment Specialist supports equipment reliability, defect reduction, productivity improvement, and safe manufacturing operations through the application of developing mechanical, troubleshooting, and data analysis skills, serving as an entry point into technical engineering support.
Compensation
In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment under established procedures
Perform equipment recovery activities and verify machine functionality
Identify and troubleshoot routine mechanical issues involving sensors, bearings, gearboxes, linear guides, conveyors, and related machine components
Participate in PDCA-based problem solving and root cause investigations
Monitor equipment and process performance data to identify abnormalities
Requirements
High School Diploma, GED, or 3 years of technical training, apprenticeship training, or equivalent hands-on mechanical experience
Associate’s degree in Electronic Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing Technology, or related technical field
Nice to have: Experience interpreting mechanical or electrical drawings
Support projects that use data, automation, connected systems, and digital tools to improve manufacturing and business processes.
Responsibilities
Assist with identifying, documenting, and analyzing manufacturing or business processes that may benefit from digitization, automation, or improved data visibility.
Support the development, testing, and implementation of digital solutions such as dashboards, workflow automations, data collection tools, and connected manufacturing applications.
Collect, clean, organize, and analyze data from production equipment, manufacturing systems, spreadsheets, databases, or other business sources.
Create reports and visualizations that help teams monitor performance, identify trends, and make data-informed decisions.
Assist with system integration, data validation, user acceptance testing, and documentation for new or enhanced digital tools.
Lead the execution, optimization, and continuous improvement of high-volume assembly and manufacturing operations within Ford Energy’s advanced BESS facility.
Compensation
This position is a salary grade LL6 and ranges from $115,500 -= $218,100.
Responsibilities
Lead with Purpose: Build, inspire, and lead an agile production team to deliver advanced battery storage technology
Drive System Performance: Drive standardization, discipline, and execution of the Ford Energy Production System (FEPS)
Enable Business Results: Deliver SQDCPME objectives through shift scheduling, resource alignment, and line performance management
Drive Continuous Improvement: Champion data-driven decision-making to optimize cycle times, eliminate bottlenecks, reduce scrap, and maximize First Time Through rates
Develop People & Capability: Build a high-performing manufacturing team through coaching, mentorship, and skill development
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related technical field
Nice to have: Master's Degree in Engineering, Management, or a related field
Nice to have: Six Sigma Black Belt certification
Nice to have: strong working knowledge of traceability and testing data systems
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