Controls Engineer
ZF · Gray Court, SC
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at ZF (automotive) in Gray Court, SC.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Control plans, PLC, Automation, SAP
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 17 other live controls postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 78%
- ✓ Automation 78%
- Team leadership 39%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 39%
- Root cause 33%
- Robotics 28%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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Pick 2–3 people on the Controls team at ZF
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: ZF in Gray Court
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Full description from ZFAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Req ID 86763 | Gray Court, United States ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC
Job Description
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.
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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 Plan
- •Paid Time Off
- •401k Plan
- •Health 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.