The Digital Manufacturing Systems (DMS) team at Ford is building the digital factory of the future—a software-defined manufacturing ecosystem that integrates process, product, and production to empower operators and engineers like never before. We operate at the intersection of advanced software, embedded systems, connected hardware, and real-time insights to enable Ford’s transformation into a Virtual First, Connected Factory that closes feedback loops in real time. Our goal is simple: make the operator’s life better while building safer, smarter, and more efficient plants worldwide.  

In this position...

As a key member of this innovative team, you will:  

Build resilient infrastructure that supports operational technology security, throughput optimization, and device discovery in Ford’s factories.   Develop and maintain network and DevOps solutions for real-time connectivity and deployment in manufacturing environments.   Work with hardware, software, and data teams to integrate secure networks into Ford’s digital factory ecosystem.   Enable real-time data exchange and monitoring for proactive factory management.   Advance Ford’s in-house platforms for seamless, scalable operations in connected manufacturing.

You'll have...

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science & Engineering, similar or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience 6+ years of experience in production settings across DevOps, network engineering, or infrastructure, with proven expertise in containerization, Infrastructure as Code, and deployment tools including Docker, Kubernetes, or Terraform 2+ years experience designing IoT device networks, including discovery, leveraging a strong understanding of the OSI model and transmission protocols. 2+ years of experience is required in utilizing monitoring tools and developing automation scripts (e.g., Python, Bash).  1+ year of experience with cloud infrastructure, specifically deploying applications and services into Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS or Azure 1+ year of experience in networks, IIoT security, or edge computing environments

Even better, you may have…

Ability to collaborate with diverse teams on complex, interconnected systems.

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 leadership level 6.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/LL6SP4  
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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Onsite work of up to four days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. 
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What you'll do...

Design and implement automated CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and network configurations for high-availability systems.   Manage the end-to-end DevOps lifecycle, including automation, monitoring, and scaling of manufacturing applications.   Lead network security, optimization, and discovery for connected devices and edge computing in factories.   Proactively address infrastructure issues, ensuring minimal downtime in production environments.   Mentor engineers on DevOps practices and network design, fostering a culture of efficiency and innovation.   Define infrastructure strategy, evaluate Infrastructure as code tools, and adapt them to manufacturing needs.   Maintain secure, compliant networks that support real-time data flows and IoT integrations.