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Controls Engineer

Country/Region:  US
Location: 

Fenton, MI, US, 48430

 Req ID 79574 | NABS Fenton, United States ZF Active Safety US Inc.

About the Team

Join a tight-knit and collaborative team based in our Fenton, Michigan facility, home to around 225 employees. As part of a group supporting our braking product lines, you'll work closely with engineers, maintenance, and skilled technicians to drive continuous improvement on the floor. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape processes, support new product launches, and make meaningful contributions to quality and efficiency. With additional growth planned in the facility, it's a great time to join and develop with us.

What you can look forward to as a Controls Engineer

  • Identify productivity improvement opportunities.
  • Identify profit and machine utilization opportunities.
  • Identify, create & support project documentation including, but not limited to HMI, PLC programming, power distribution, control/signal wiring, wireless technology, cabinet/panel design, BOM and layout drawings.
  • Participate with and support engineering and manufacturing teams with technical expertise needed to resolve issues impacting our ability to provide a top-quality product in the most cost-effective manner.
  • Help launch new products and supervise installation of new software. Support machine runoffs.  May require some travel.
  • Improve OEE by reducing faults, reducing scrap, and improving first run yield.
  • Integrate vision systems as needed for quality and throughput. Help integrate COBOTS, where applicable.
  • Communication with internal and/or external customers.

Your Profile as a Controls Engineer

  • Minimum of three years’ experience in manufacturing. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
  • Team oriented. Strong interpersonal & leadership skills.
  • Knowledge of Allen Bradley and/or Siemens products including PLC’s HMI’s and servo controls.
  • Ability to work in a multi-task environment.
  • Problem solving ability and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to remain flexible with job responsibilities.
  • Knowledge and use of computers and ability to learn computer software.

Why you should choose ZF in Fenton?

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

 

Be part of our ZF team as Controls Engineer and apply now!

 

Contact

Kyle Nader

+1 734 855 2753

 

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

What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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