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Ford Motor Company Plant IT Engineer in Buffalo, New York
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves, and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. What will you make today?
Enterprise Technology plays a critical part in shaping the future of mobility. If you’re looking for the chance to leverage advanced technology to redefine the transportation landscape, enhance the customer experience, and improve people’s lives, this is the opportunity for you. Join us and challenge your IT expertise and analytical skills to help create vehicles that are as smart as you are.
This is an Information Technology Operations-based role that supports our Buffalo Stamping Plant. As a member of the Plant I.T. team, you will interface and support the IT Infrastructure & Applications that the plant uses to produce these exhilarating vehicles.
You will also lend your knowledge and experiences to support process improvement efforts toward flexible and lean manufacturing, error-proofing, and manufacturing execution systems within the facility.
The successful candidate will be working with a global team to provide support that includes technical troubleshooting, data analysis & problem resolution for the applications & infrastructure on the plant floor and lead various efforts to ensure all responsible manufacturing applications meet Ford’s productivity goals.
This position provides an excellent opportunity to apply IT Skills to manufacturing but to also acquire manufacturing experience that will enhance long-term career potential.
The Plant IT Engineer leads a team of 3 to implement, run, maintain, and troubleshoot IT applications at the plant to ensure maximum contribution to productivity, quality and responsiveness to support stamping production.
What You'll Do…
The Plant IT Engineer has the responsibility of implementing, maintaining, programming, and troubleshooting IT applications in the plant to ensure maximum contribution to productivity, quality, and responsiveness.
The Plant IT Engineer also facilitates the implementation of IT systems in the plant to support process improvement efforts toward flexible and lean manufacturing, error-proofing, and manufacturing execution systems. This position provides an excellent opportunity both to apply IT skills to manufacturing and to acquire manufacturing experience that will enhance long-term career potential.
Provide technical support for IT Applications, Network, and Server Infrastructure; i.e. Plant Floor Systems Applications – Ontrack, JEDI, AGV, and Hardware - Dynics DXD, x86 Servers (Windows), Cisco Routers, Access Points and Switches, etc.
The Plant IT Engineer is an OPCOMM member of Buffalo Stamping Plant and interfaces with the Plant’s other business departments. He/she works closely with the Site IT Manager (who is not onsite most of the time) to lead the Buffalo Plant IT team’s daily operations. This is an excellent opportunity to gain leadership skills.
You'll Have…
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related
5+ years experience in Information Technology in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
3+ years experience with Cisco Networking, Office automation, Windows, PCs and/or Printers
1+ years experience as a team lead or supervisor
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task; managing multiple tasks
Even Better You'll Have…
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Management or supervisory experience is highly preferred.
Any plant floor automation experience is highly desired (Control systems, PLC’s, etc.)
Strong leadership and communication skills
Willingness to work in a high-pressure production support environment highly preferred
Understanding of computer-based tools like Cisco Infrastructure, and Microsoft Suite 365
Knowledge of Windows server and Windows Active Directory
Experience identifying, investigating & solving problems without supervision
Ability to communicate effectively with business users and IT professionals including globally distributed teams.
Motivated and self-starter
Ability to communicate effectively with business users and IT professionals including globally distributed teams; the ability to adjust communications appropriately for the audience; work with all levels of management and diverse work groups
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, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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.
For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRnon-HTHD
This position is a salary grade 8.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Requisition ID : 29016