Job description

ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains of Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate and enhancing safe mobility.

Position Summary:

The Sr. Technician - Controls is responsible for providing technical analysis and expertise in the optimized maintenance of shop floor PC’s/PLC’s related hardware, software and applications, in order to ensure the reliability and availability of manufacturing equipment. Provide assistance across all areas for maintaining production equipment during start-ups, breakdowns, and continuous improvement activities on electrical/controls process issues.

Responsibilities:

• Solve 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 and implement concepts for the network (e.g. Ethernet, Profibus, etc.) and automations.
• Modify 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 operational readiness of manufacturing equipment.
• Work with customer and/or internal manufacturing engineering teams on improvements to manufacturing equipment controls.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree
• 4+ years of experience.
• Working knowledge of vision systems.
• Working knowledge of DC torque fastening systems, with Atlas Copco technology a plus.
• Ability to work flexible hours for production, development and training needs.
• Experience with supporting plant floor systems and applications.
• Ability to read logic/flow diagrams for program design, programming simulation, testing and start-up
• Ability to read drawing/prints (i. e. CAD)- in both electrical and mechanical – in DIN/ISO standard format (in metrics)
• Must be available to work 2nd or 3rd shift

What We Offer:

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

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