Smart Factory Technician

ZF Group•Gray Court, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The IT Team Lead/Supervisor is a key member of the plant’s Smart Factory / Industry 4.0 team, responsible for implementing software solutions and coordinating all digitalization and Industry 4.0 activities throughout the plant. This role acts as a lead, providing experience, guidance, and best practices to support and develop the broader smart factory team while driving effective and scalable solutions. Is responsible for leading and developing direct reports.

Requirements

4-6+ years of related experience in product development/testing and/or automotive service
Basic knowledge of suspension technology
Ability to read and understand component and blue print drawings
Ability to use precision measuring devices including calipers, micrometers & dial indicators.
Ability to learn how to operate Roehrig Shock dynamometers and Sachs SP testers.
Ability to troubleshoot computer, and equipment problems when working in remote customer locations.
Basic knowledge of electrical circuits and schematics
Basic math and reading skills
Strong mechanical experience and solid problem-solving/analytical skills with a high attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Completion of Automotive Servicing Trade school or Associate’s Degree in Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

Support the setup and configuration of PLC connectivity under the guidance of senior team members, assisting with controller configuration, signal mapping, and data exchange between shop floor systems.
Assist in the implementation, testing, and modification of PLC and PC-based control systems while learning industrial automation standards and best practices from experienced engineers.
Support the development and maintenance of low-code/no-code applications for data collection, visualization, and monitoring, gaining hands-on experience with digital manufacturing technologies.
Assist with the installation, commissioning, upgrades, and ongoing support of manufacturing technologies and devices under the supervision of technical specialists.
Support compliance with Production IT Security requirements by following established standards and procedures to help maintain secure manufacturing environments.
Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to support the implementation and validation of data connections between equipment, PLCs, and digital factory solutions.
Provide first-level technical support by helping diagnose, document, escalate, and resolve issues related to automation systems and shop floor technologies with guidance from subject matter experts.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing operational data, assisting with corrective actions, and supporting automation and process optimization projects while developing technical expertise.