Ford Motor Company
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Facilities Engineer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$128K - $166K/yr

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What is it like to work at Ford Motor?

Ford Motor is a company that values innovation, collaboration, and customer satisfaction, with a culture that emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement. The company has a diverse range of roles, from engineering and manufacturing to sales and marketing, with a global presence and opportunities for career growth and development. Working at Ford Motor can appeal to candidates who are passionate about the automotive industry and want to be part of a company that is shaping the future of transportation and mobility.

What makes Ford Motor an attractive place to work?

Ford Motor is a leading American automaker with a rich history and a strong presence in the global automotive industry, known for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. The company offers a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and professional growth, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and projects that shape the future of mobility. Joining Ford Motor provides a chance to be part of a global organization with a rich legacy, where employees can contribute to the development of innovative products and services that make a meaningful impact on people's lives.

Do workers at Ford Motor Company get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
74% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Does Ford Motor Company pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
45% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

At Ford Motor Company, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
65% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Ford Motor Company?

Only some people who work part-time can get health insurance.
46% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.

Is the health insurance from Ford Motor Company affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
96% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Ford Motor Company?

Most people get paid time off work.
92% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 97 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 64% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 19% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers at Ford Motor Company worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
88% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do Ford Motor Company workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
59% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it for Ford Motor Company workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
57% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Ford Motor Company?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
81% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do Ford Motor Company managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
80% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do jobs at Ford Motor Company spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
25% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Ford Motor Company?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
73% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 92 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is a Ford Motor Company job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
82% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Is working at Ford Motor Company good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
40% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Ford Motor Company feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
72% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Ford Motor Company get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
78% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Ford Motor Company?

Some people feel stressed here.
60% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Ford Motor Company enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
74% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Ford Motor Company recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
44% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 97 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Ford Motor Company?

Most people got enough training when they started.
73% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Ford Motor Company?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 38% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people think Ford Motor Company’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
83% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Ford Motor Company is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
46% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Controls Engineer, Ford Energy

Ford Motor Company

Glendale, KY • On-site

$65K - $166K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago


Ford Motor Company rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 526 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 45 rated automakers


Job description

Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford's century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US-built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid.
Why Ford Energy?
At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands.
In this position... 
As a Controls Engineer, you will be on the ground floor launching a state-of-the-art BESS manufacturing facility in Glendale, Kentucky. As a key member of our start-up team, you will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help build and program the automated systems that bring next-generation energy storage products to the grid. In this critical role, you will: 
Optimize with Precision: Provide technical expertise to optimize highly automated manufacturing equipment and processes through visual systems, automation, and advanced levels of process control. 
Innovate: Apply an entrepreneurial mindset to deliver data-driven controls solutions for battery cell and BESS module/container manufacturing lines. 
Drive Excellence: Be the go-to technical expert for automation reliability, ensuring the facility operates with the precision required to deliver world-class energy products. 

You'll have...

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering required 
  • Maintenance experience, including internships, with the ability to optimize equipment programs and troubleshoot to root cause.
  • Flexibility to support business needs by working across various shifts 
  • Domestic and international travel may be required 

Even better, you may have...

  • Master's degree in Engineering 
  • 5+ years of relevant Controls Engineering experience 
  • Familiarity with Data Collection, AI/ML, IIOT, and Digital Twins 
  • Prior experience with Fanuc, ABB, or Universal robots 
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and FMEAs 
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, C, and RSLOGIX 
  • Skills: Computer efficiency; excellent communicator able to train hourly and salary team members


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, 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. 
This position is a range of salary grade 5-8 and ranges from $65,100-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
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. 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.
Company: As Ford establishes a wholly owned subsidiary focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems, this role will initially be employed by Ford and is expected to transition to the subsidiary within one year.
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#LI-AR3 
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You'll have...

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering required 
  • Maintenance experience, including internships, with the ability to optimize equipment programs and troubleshoot to root cause.
  • Flexibility to support business needs by working across various shifts 
  • Domestic and international travel may be required

Even better, you may have...

  • Master's degree in Engineering 
  • 5+ years of relevant Controls Engineering experience 
  • Familiarity with Data Collection, AI/ML, IIOT, and Digital Twins 
  • Prior experience with Fanuc, ABB, or Universal robots 
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and FMEAs 
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, C, and RSLOGIX 
  • Skills: Computer efficiency; excellent communicator able to train hourly and salary team members


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, 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. 
This position is a range of salary grade 5-8 and ranges from $65,100-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
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. 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-AR3 
#FordEnergy

What you'll do...
Operational Excellence - Controls & Automation 

  • Program, modify, and troubleshoot machinery utilizing Siemens (SP700), Omron, or other PLC programming software and HMI screens. 
  • Manage the interaction between servo systems, frequency conversion systems, and upper-level computers; configure parameters appropriately for varying production loads. 
  • Support and troubleshoot robotic systems (such as Fanuc), including robot programming and integration with other automation systems. 
  • Lead fault analysis and root cause identification for complex automation issues to prevent recurrence; identify and rectify electrical component faults. 
  • Establish preventive maintenance plans for equipment and electrical/controls aspects, and mentor/train technicians to enhance the team's overall competence. 
  • Support feasibility on product design changes and lead modifications, model code updates, and program backups for automation. 

Leadership - Culture

  • Embrace the Gemba philosophy: Regularly engage on the floor to monitor automation health, listen to technicians, and solve problems where the work happens.
  • Remove Barriers: Use Andon data to prioritize efforts to achieve 100% flow; lead Six Sigma project teams focused on efficiency, quality, and reliability.
  • Collaborate across functions: Act as a liaison with IT on IT/Controls interface issues and work with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure efficient installation and validation of new equipment.
  • Ability to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ensure adherence to the Ford Production System (FPS) and Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries. 

Strategic - Reliability

  • Provide input on new equipment design and controls architecture as the site builds out battery cell and BESS assembly capacity.
  • Support new model and equipment launches as required.
  • Report out on key metrics around automation performance and equipment reliability.

Capabilities for Success

  • Resilient Problem Solver: Able to troubleshoot complex automation and controls issues to identify root cause quickly.
  • Self-Starter: Takes ownership of projects and drives them to completion with limited supervision.
  • Strong Communicator: Bridges the gap between shop floor technicians and corporate engineering teams.
  • Agile Mindset: Comfortable working across shifts and navigating the ambiguity of a startup manufacturing environment. 

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