Actalent
Description
As an Automation Engineer for Final Assembly, you will be responsible for identifying applications where automation tooling solutions are feasible within final assembly. You will be responsible for providing content to study leads for funding approvals and working with layout engineers to integrate tooling into cycle line layouts. You will work with a diverse and highly capable team that engages with multiple key organizations at Ford to deliver new automation enablers. In Final Assembly Engineering, you will have the opportunity to fully explore your creativity and leverage extensive developmental capability to do something that’s never been done before. • Design, implement, and optimize automation cells to enhance manufacturing operations. • Develop manufacturing process flows and optimization strategies to achieve efficiency improvements. • Work with key stakeholders (Supplier, Product, Controls) to jointly solve automation and processing issues. • Support tooling design and build with supplier interface team • Studying new programs and costing new automated cell standardized equipment • Develop tooling SOW and issue POs for automated cell equipment • Provide launch support automation equipment • Create new standards for automation • Program and troubleshoot collaborative robots and industrial robots, incorporating robot simulation, tool design, and robot path planning. • Facilitate design review sessions and lead PFMEA activities and static/dynamic assessments to identify and mitigate risks in the manufacturing process. • Prepare and deliver technical presentation and demonstration for leadership reviews and program team reviews • Collaborate with teams at MTD, MP&L, VOME and other stakeholders to identify, define, and validate requirements and KPIs for automated processes
Additional Skills & Qualifications
The minimum requirements we seek: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. • Proven experience in manufacturing engineering and automation, including CAD design, robot programming, and tooling design. • Proficiency in CAD software such as Inventor, CATIA, or similar. • Experience with robot simulation and assembly automation. • Strong problem-solving skills. • Ability to work well with cross functional teams to develop consensus. Our Preferred Requirements: • Previous project management experience. • Prototype design and development experience. • Ability to program PLCs (Siemens and Allen-Brandley). • Experience with Fanuc robotics. • Experience working with Tier 1 OEM suppliers and partners. • Manufacturing operations experience in general/final assembly
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $55.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Dearborn,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
As an Automation Engineer for Final Assembly, you will be responsible for identifying applications where automation tooling solutions are feasible within final assembly. You will be responsible for providing content to study leads for funding approvals and working with layout engineers to integrate tooling into cycle line layouts. You will work with a diverse and highly capable team that engages with multiple key organizations at Ford to deliver new automation enablers. In Final Assembly Engineering, you will have the opportunity to fully explore your creativity and leverage extensive developmental capability to do something that’s never been done before. • Design, implement, and optimize automation cells to enhance manufacturing operations. • Develop manufacturing process flows and optimization strategies to achieve efficiency improvements. • Work with key stakeholders (Supplier, Product, Controls) to jointly solve automation and processing issues. • Support tooling design and build with supplier interface team • Studying new programs and costing new automated cell standardized equipment • Develop tooling SOW and issue POs for automated cell equipment • Provide launch support automation equipment • Create new standards for automation • Program and troubleshoot collaborative robots and industrial robots, incorporating robot simulation, tool design, and robot path planning. • Facilitate design review sessions and lead PFMEA activities and static/dynamic assessments to identify and mitigate risks in the manufacturing process. • Prepare and deliver technical presentation and demonstration for leadership reviews and program team reviews • Collaborate with teams at MTD, MP&L, VOME and other stakeholders to identify, define, and validate requirements and KPIs for automated processes
Additional Skills & Qualifications
The minimum requirements we seek: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. • Proven experience in manufacturing engineering and automation, including CAD design, robot programming, and tooling design. • Proficiency in CAD software such as Inventor, CATIA, or similar. • Experience with robot simulation and assembly automation. • Strong problem-solving skills. • Ability to work well with cross functional teams to develop consensus. Our Preferred Requirements: • Previous project management experience. • Prototype design and development experience. • Ability to program PLCs (Siemens and Allen-Brandley). • Experience with Fanuc robotics. • Experience working with Tier 1 OEM suppliers and partners. • Manufacturing operations experience in general/final assembly
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $55.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Dearborn,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.