Controls Engineer

ZF Group•Gray Court, SC

98d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering team at ZF Transmissions in Gray Court, SC, is a skilled group of professionals dedicated to producing high-quality transmissions for passenger and commercial vehicles. As part of the largest manufacturing site in North America, with nearly 2,000 employees plant-wide, this team plays a vital role in our production process. Their precision and expertise ensure that our products meet the highest standards of performance and reliability. Their contributions are essential to maintaining ZF's reputation as a leader in the automotive industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required and 2+ years of previous experience working as a Controls Engineer.
Hands-on experience with PLC and Controls in manufacturing environment.
Prior experience in assembly/manufacturing environment, equipment development, Siemens PLC S7/Tia Portal, and programming.
Proficient with Microsoft and CAD software.
Capable of making sound decisions in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of plant problem solving experience on manufacturing equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate Engineering projects with I.T. to ensure a robust systems infrastructure.
Control planning for new projects, variants, customers and integrators.
Lead projects and installations with regard to control systems for production equipment.
Coordinate traffic from SAP to thin clients and PLC’s.
Continuously improve and upgrade equipment.
Make changes to enhance the machine functionality.
Troubleshoot and solve errors and problems on production equipment.
Provide information for product specifications for the purchase of equipment regarding Automation and Controls.