Automation Maintenance Technician
ZF · Fenton, MI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at ZF (automotive) in Fenton, MI.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Automation
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How this role compares
Against 12 other live controls postings in Michigan.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 62%
- ✓ Automation 54%
- ✓ Robotics 54%
- Team leadership 31%
- Root cause 23%
- Lean 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at ZF
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from ZFAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Perform corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on various types of high-speed assembly equipment and test systems.
Conduct regular preventive maintenance on production equipment.
Assist in process design improvement and engineering studies to enhance overall efficiency and output.
Education/Experience/Skills
High School Diploma/GED, plus a minimum three years related mechanical or electrical experience.
Mechatronics/Electronics degree/certificate preferred but not required.
Technical aptitude and strong trouble-shooting abilities.
Knowledge of PLC/SRC/RS LOGIX, Ladder Logic, robotic/vision systems. Familiar with robotic and vision systems.
Be part of our ZF team as Automation Maintenance Technician and apply now!
Contact
Angela Schram
+1 810 750 2479
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Req ID 86767 | NABS Fenton, United States ZF Active Safety US Inc.
Job Description
We currently have an Automation Maintenance Technician opening for both our midnight shift.
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.