Req ID 81178 | Gray Court, United States ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC
Job Description
About the Team: The Assembly and Final Test Engineering team at ZF Transmissions in Gray Court, SC, is a collaborative group of approximately 25 engineers dedicated to advancing the production of electric motors and transmissions. Operating within ZF’s largest North American manufacturing facility, the team works closely with manufacturing engineers, controls technicians, and IT professionals to drive innovation and efficiency on the shop floor. This dynamic environment offers abundant opportunities for learning and professional growth, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional teamwork and continuous improvement. The Controls Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of production equipment, serving as a technical expert and internal consultant for electrical and controls systems.
What you can look forward to as a Controls Engineer:
- Identify deficiencies in equipment from operation and original design to force equipment failure; serve as an internal consultant for issues related to maintenance controls in troubleshooting and problem-solving scenarios.
- Develop solutions and ensure the completion of long-term elimination of controls deficiencies; develop alternatives for controls equipment replacement, upgrade or program revisions that improve equipment performance, and overall equipment reliability.
- Develop, concepts for the network (e.g. Ethernet, Profibus, etc.) and automations.
- Develop and implement programming improvements and controls systems involving PLCs and PCs.
- Provide technical guidance and expertise in the modification of hardware, software, electrical and power transmission control systems to improve safety, reliability, and throughput, costs of ownership and operational readiness of manufacturing equipment.
- Work with customer and/or internal manufacturing engineering teams on improvements to manufacturing equipment controls.
- Respond to the needs and questions of shop floor users concerning their access and use of shop floor PLC applications, applications issues and training needs.
Communicate and provides technical clarification of issues and solutions to both maintenance and non-maintenance personnel in the function, operation, troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment controls.
Your profile as a Controls Engineer:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- 3-4+ years of experience
- Proficient computer skills, strong MS Office (Excel) and knowledge
- Hands-on experience with PLC and Controls in manufacturing environment. Prior experience in Siemens PLC S7/Tia Portal and programming is highly preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within Engineering
- Working knowledge of product line(s) and engineering design principles
- Experience with engineering change systems
Why you should choose ZF in Gray Court:
- A supportive collaborative team environment
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Plan
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- A strong diverse culture
- Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Be part of our ZF team as Engineer II-Controls and apply now!
DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.
With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.
Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran
