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Software Engineer

Job ID
61807

The position or role primary job will be to provide IT support to study, estimate new model program launches in International Market groups, do launch of plant floor IT applications in respective markets which includes controls related activities,  perform plant digitization activities and bring innovations with value creations. 

Operational Responsibilities include:

  • Interact with various stakeholders (Customers, Vendors) to get a detailed insight into solution requirement 

  • Manage people, process within the agreed upon framework to execute projects

  • Develop products/solutions based on latest technology trends

  • Handle the issues arising at the client site and providing necessary customer support during Production trials(TT & PP until Job1)

  • Identify issues in existing processes of client and recommend innovative solutions to increase efficiency

  • Perform independently on all assignments with minimum technical / administrative instructions

  • Planning , developing , coordinating , and directing a large and important project or a number of small projects with many complex features

Key competencies or skills to be gained in this role:

  • Increased knowledge in Ford’s Plant Controls & Networking Architectures

  • Better understanding of Control standards & PLC Programming standard followed globally

  • Increased awareness on Ford’s Production planning & how planning is distributed until shop floor devices

  • Increased visibility with high level management within MFG IT and business stakeholders

Education QualificationPreferably a B.E degree or equivalent in Computer science or Manufacturing 
No. of Years of Experience3 or more years of solid experience in a related field
Professional Exposure·       Experience with Siemens & RockwellPLC,HMI Programming, Familiar with Industrial networking protocols
(Technical Skills)
Preferred previous experiences·       Proven work history in a multinational company.
·         PLC Programming,SCADA/HMI,Sensors,OPC Communication, Third party PC/Device interface
Functional Skills·       Knowledge in PLC – PC interface and Data transfer between devices
·        Capable of leading adhoc teams as needed
·        Able to deliver results in a geographically and culturally diverse team of peers and managers
Behavioral Skills·       Capable of working with minimal supervision
·        High sense of integrity and professional work ethics
·        Customer-centric when delivering requirements and solutions
·        Flexible and open to change
·        Problem solver with a constant mindset of innovation and process improvement
·        Ability to communicate and work with diverse teams in high-pressure situations
Special Knowledge/Skills  Required·       Must be fluent in written and spoken English. Should have worked with cross functional teams and handled communications with suppliers 
·        Capable of working in a culturally diverse environment

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