Autonomous Robotics Launch Engineer

Job ID: 71610
Location: Allen Park, Michigan
Category: Global Data Insight & Analytics

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Job Type: Full time
Work Type: Hybrid

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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.

What you'll do...

This role is for a Technical Solutions Lead who will be instrumental in exploring, planning, and launching the use of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for material deliveries within manufacturing facilities.

As the Lead, you'll be working with a technical team that goes directly onsite to plants. Your main mission will be to thoroughly evaluate these locations – looking at the physical space, analyzing how materials currently move around, and working closely with the people who know the facility best.

In this crucial role, you will be at the forefront of evaluating manufacturing facilities for the potential implementation of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). You'll work with a dedicated team of technical specialists onsite, diving deep into facility conditions, analyzing current material flow processes, and collaborating closely with plant personnel. Your expertise will be key in launching AMR solutions, assessing their feasibility, and documenting all findings to pave the way for successful automation deployments.

This role places you at the center of material flow automation, where your primary objective is to evaluate facilities for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) readiness and successfully lead AMRs project launches on schedule and within budget.

Duties:

Lead and manage the onsite evaluation team, including AMRs Launch Specialists, Controls Engineers, IT Integration Specialists, and Layout Engineers.
Direct the comprehensive assessment of manufacturing facilities, focusing on factors impacting AMR deployment.
Material Flow Analysis & Process Mapping for AMRs applications : Lead the detailed analysis of current material handling processes within the facility.
Launch AMRs and Collaboration with AMRs OEMs and Plant Personnel.
Travel up to 50% of the time within North America

You'll have...

Require a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (like Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related technical discipline).
Strong technical foundation is essential.
Experience in Manufacturing/Industrial Environments- 2 plus years
Proven experience working within manufacturing, production, or logistics/warehousing facilities. This is crucial because the role involves evaluating real-world plant conditions and processes. Experience with material handling processes and IT systems is highly beneficial.
Direct experience with automation technologies, particularly robotics or Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), is a major requirement. Understanding how AMRS work, their capabilities, limitations, and implementation challenges is key.
Experience in evaluating, designing, or deploying automation solutions would be very relevant.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders within a plant environment (e.g., Industrial Engineers, Manufacturing Planning & Logistics, Plant IT, operators, supervisors). Serving as a primary technical point of contact requires strong interpersonal skills.
North America Travel required to support launching facilities

Even better, you may have...

Require a Master degree in a relevant engineering field (like Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related technical discipline).
Strong technical foundation is essential.
3-5 years of direct experience with automation technologies, particularly robotics or Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), is a major requirement. Understanding how AMRS work, their capabilities, limitations, and implementation challenges is key.

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 salary grade 6 and ranges from $85,400-$143,200.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $99,600-$166,600.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $115,000-$192,900.

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. This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-RC3

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Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and unique wellness perks keep you and your family supported every step of the way.
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Enjoy your time away from work with generous vacation, holidays, and flexible family leave designed to help you balance life and work with ease.
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Grow your family confidently with fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, and a supportive new-parent ramp-up program.
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Ford gives me the space to innovate, to lead, and to serve — all while staying true to who I am as an engineer, educator, and parent. It’s not just a career; it’s a community that drives change.

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