Controls Engineer

About the Team: 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. What you can look forward to as a Controls Engineer: 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. Your profile as a Controls Engineer: 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. 5+ years of plant problem solving experience on manufacturing equipment preferred. Why you should choose ZF in Gray Court, SC:Annual Incentive PlanPaid Time Off 401k PlanHealth Care Benefits Paid Holidays A supportive, collaborative team environment A strong diversity culture Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities Be part of our ZF team as Controls Engineer 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