Engineer II - Controls
ZF · Gainesville, GA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at ZF (automotive) in Gainesville, GA. Coordinate & facilitate VA/VE efforts with Process Quality Engineering & Assembly; perform VA/VE analysis of processes to continuously improve upon assembly safety, and productivity.
- They ask for
- 4+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, FMEA, Assembly lines, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Georgia: typical posted base $86k–$120k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 18 controls engineer openings in Georgia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Georgia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 17 other live controls postings in Georgia.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 83%
- Automation 83%
- Robotics 44%
- AutoCAD 28%
- Team leadership 28%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Lean, FMEA, Assembly lines, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: ZF in Gainesville
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Responsibilities
- ◆Provide input to ECM (Engineering Change Management) as it relates to process changes; perform implementation of new processes into Axle Drive Unit assembly.
- ◆Provide input & support in the development of Process / Assembly FMEA’s.
- ◆Work closely with Process Quality Engineering as well as with Assembly in order to define & implement corrective actions and provide technical clarification / trouble-shooting of assembly line equipment & processes which are not performing to specification.
- ◆Coordinate & facilitate VA/VE efforts with Process Quality Engineering & Assembly; perform VA/VE analysis of processes to continuously improve upon assembly safety, and productivity. Develop ongoing process improvements in vie of Lean practices.
- ◆Works closely with Systems Suppliers & Systems Support to provide analysis of assembly efficiency levels; facilitate introduction of new methods to support continuous improvement, in terms of productivity, ergonomics, and quality.
- ◆Assist in completion of equipment installation & modifications, process layouts, feasibility studies, etc.
- ◆Perform in-house training of Systems Support on systems function, adjustments, and repairs where applicable.
- ◆Take leading role in initial stages of new process projects as it pertains to programming, process plans, fixtures – tooling – equipment procurement, etc..
- ◆Provide information describing production capacity as it relates to assembly line equipment & systems function. Communicate systems problems that may cause delays in meeting production schedule;
- ◆Responsible for close communication with Process Quality Engineering, with emphasis on implementation of equipment & systems changes to fulfill continuous improvement ideas from Process Quality Engineering.
- ◆Reports to department management on status of VA/VE activities & process related changes on a monthly basis in department meetings;
- ◆Performs related tasks as needed.
Essential Skills and Experience
- ✓Bachelor’s in Engineering
- ✓3 – 4 years of experience (internship/co-op included)
- ✓Proficient in blue print reading, electrical schematics, and parts engineering specifications
Be part of our ZF team as Engineer II - Controls and apply now!
Contact
Tammy Whitt
+1 770 297 4062
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Req ID 92453 | Gainesville 1, United States ZF Gainesville, LLC
Eng II - Controls
Position Summary: Coordinate & implement engineering controls & systems activities as they pertain to the Axle Drive Unit Product Lines. These activities include the planning & implementation of process changes / improvements so as to ensure correct assembly, maintain planned productivity levels, and meet operational and quality targets.
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