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PS&L Automation Engineer

Ford · Livonia, MI

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Level
Engineer
Team
Controls
Base pay
$72k–$141k
Degree
Preferred
Industry
Automotive
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at Ford (automotive) in Livonia, MI. In this role you will be tasked with supporting PS&L’s operations network by (1) continuously improving facility layout/design working collaboratively with plant leadership (2) researching best in class operational practices, developing strategies and.

They ask for
degree preferred
Tools it names
Automation, Plant layout, AutoCAD, SAP
Base pay
$72k–$141k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Controls Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $79k–$143k. This one lists $72k–$141k.

Median of the low and high ends of 16 live postings that list pay, out of 54 controls engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 53 other live controls postings in Michigan.

Base pay
In line with similar roles

Typical $79k–$143k, from 15 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Automation 76%
  • Robotics 67%
  • PLC 61%
  • New product launch 33%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 30%
  • ✓ AutoCAD 24%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Plant layout, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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This plant: Ford in Livonia

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Full description from FordAs posted on their careers site.Show

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

In this position...

In this role, you will be supporting the engineering services team within Parts Supply & Logistics (PS&L) within Ford’s Customer Service Division (FCSD). In this role you will be tasked with supporting PS&L’s operations network by (1) continuously improving facility layout/design working collaboratively with plant leadership (2) researching best in class operational practices, developing strategies and business cases (3) executing/implementing approved continuous improvement strategies/projects. (4) supporting implementation of advanced technology solutions in an operations environment.

What you'll do...

  • •Work collaboratively with 3rd party vendors and facility management to design and install solutions at Ford distribution operations.
  • •Work cross functionally with other Ford organizations such as purchasing, finance, manufacturing, and labor affairs.
  • •Perform internal purchasing functions to generate requisitions and gain necessary approvals to execute POs, process invoices, and reconcile discrepancies.
  • •Utilize AutoCAD to make adjustments to new or existing facility CAD drawings.
  • •Identify deficiencies in existing material flow and storage strategies, provide recommendations based on data supported analysis.
  • •Utilize SAP EWM and available BI data to pull critical data sets, performing data visualization to draw key inferences for key PS&L stakeholders.
  • •Assist in benchmarking best in world OEMs, generate detailed business cases based on solution recommendations, and convert findings into presentations that can be shared with FCSD executive leadership.
  • •Leverage project management skills to hit deadlines, stay within budget, and overcome obstacles in a high paced environment.
  • •Candidates should expect to be onsite at a metro Detroit PS&L operations facility 3-4 days per week, with locations varying day to day.
  • •Candidates should expect periodic travel to North American PS&L operations facilities and to travel for benchmarking with other OEMs and equipment vendors.

You'll have...

  • •Bachelors degree required

Even better, you may have...

  • •Engineering/supply chain management degree preferred
  • •Masters degree preferred
  • •Depot operations experience preferred
  • •Strategy and planning experience preferred
  • •History of material handling automation implementation preferred
  • •Project management experience preferred
  • •Autocad experience preferred
  • •SAP/Alteryx/PowerBI/Excel/PowerPoint experience preferred
  • •Knowledge of purchasing systems/Ariba/IERP preferred

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 the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

  • •Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
  • •Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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 salary grade 6 or 7 and ranges from $72,480-$141,360.

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.

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