Senior Controls Engineer - BlueOval SK : Job Details

Introduction to BlueOval SK

At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers' experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.

Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford's 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On's 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world's best battery manufacturer.

The Senior Controls Engineer at BlueOval SK will have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility from the ground up.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

The Senior Controls Engineer will be responsible to shape, develop political strategies, and advocate for legislative and regulatory policies that support BlueOval SK's leadership role in current and emerging issues. In addition, the Senior Controls Engineer will be responsible to oversee and leverage engagement with existing and new coalitions/forums to align BlueOval SK's public policy positions and build support across all key stakeholders.

• Drive consistent application of procedures across all departments/plants

• Coordinate cross-functional support with BME Controls Team

• Drive foundational requirements such as:

• 4M Change management

• Drawings, Software

• Back-up Solutions/NAS (Network Attached Storage)

• ProTag closure

• MES Validation

• Andon Boards

• Coordinate off-shift coverage

• Oversee software assets plantwide

• Controls Laptops

• Tablets

• NAS

• Secure USB's

• Cameras

• Support development of Controls Lab

• PLC, HMI, Vision, Robot, etc.

• Drive Best Practices internally and to TN

• Support JCI/Facilities with controls expertise

• Support off-shift/vacation coverage

• Primary point of contact for Major Breakdowns/3L5W

• New project support to ensure equipment specs are followed

Capabilities Required

• Leading transformational change

• Innovation

• Critical thinking

• Resourcefulness

• Confidence, courage and independence

• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, collaborator

• Drive for results and sense of urgency

• Data-driven

• Change Management and Organizational Design

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree

• Five (5) years of operations experience in a leadership role

• Experience with Greenfield / Startup Sites

• 7 years of Advanced level Controls Engineering experience.

• Ability to develop and modify PLC/HMI logic (Mitsubishi PLC Software preferred).

• Advanced level PLC programming proficiency is required as this is not an intermediate level position.

• Highly proficient in the development and troubleshooting of vision system, robotics, servo drives systems.

• Capable of teaching and leading

Preferred Requirements

• Master's degree

• Ten (10) years of operations experience in a leadership role

• Manufacturing experience including automotive (assembly a plus)

• Six Sigma Blackbelt

• Experience working with joint ventures and/or different cultures

• Background in Lean Manufacturing

About BlueOval SK

At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers' experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence. We have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career.

The Opportunity

Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford's 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On's 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world's best battery manufacturer.

For more information about BlueOval SK plans, please Follow this link.

What you'll receive in return:

As part of the BlueOval SK family, you'll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation and much more. You'll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us lead the transformation of the EV battery business, we'd love to have you join us.

Benefits include:

• 401k plan with retirement planning services

• 401k company matching after completing three months of service

• Medical and prescription drug coverage

• Dental and vision coverage

• Preventative Care

• Eligibility for great ancillary benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance

• Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTO

• Parental Leave

• Access to Ford Vehicle Discount Program

• Climate-controlled working environment

• For a full list of benefits, visit our website:

Candidates for positions with BlueOval SK must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BlueOval SK does not sponsor employment VISAs for candidates at this time. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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.