What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at ZF Group?
Job description:
About the team:
The Controls Team serves as internal consultants for issues related to maintenance controls in troubleshooting and problem-solving scenarios. This team belongs to ZF's Division E - Electrified Powertrain Technology and continuously works with innovative technology to be more efficient and effective.
What you can look forward to as the 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 PLC’s and PC’s
- 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.
- 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.
Your profile as Controls Engineer:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- 3-4 years of experience
- Proficient computer skills, strong MS Office (Excel) and knowledge
- Experience with Robotics technology and programming (i.e. Fanuc, Kuka, etc.)
- Experience with Siemens Step7 and/or related automation modules/software (i.i. S7 High Graph, Sinumeric 840D, Siemens Solutionline, etc.)
- 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
- Advanced understanding of engineering techniques and principles
- English language competency – both oral and written
Why you should choose ZF in Gray Court, SC:
- A supportive collaborative team environment
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Personal Time
- 401k Plan
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- A strong diversity culture
- Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
