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Controls Engineer

Country/Region:  US
Location: 

Gray Court, SC, US, 29645

 Req ID 88420 | Gray Court, United States ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC

Job Description

 

About the Team: Responsible for providing technical analysis and expertise to optimize and maintain shop floor PC/PLC hardware, software, and control systems, ensuring the reliability and availability of manufacturing equipment. Supports production equipment during start-ups, breakdowns, and continuous improvement initiatives, with a focus on electrical and controls-related issues.

 

What you can look forward to as a Controls Engineer:

  • Troubleshoot and resolve equipment control system deficiencies, serving as the subject matter expert for maintenance controls and root cause analysis.
  • Develop and implement long-term solutions to improve equipment performance, reliability, and maintainability, including controls upgrades and replacement strategies.
  • Design, modify, and maintain automation and industrial network systems (e.g., Ethernet, Profibus) and PLC/PC-based control systems.
  • Program, upgrade, and optimize PLC, HMI, and related control applications to support manufacturing operations.
  • Provide technical expertise in hardware, software, electrical, motion control, and power transmission systems to improve safety, reliability, and operational readiness.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, maintenance, and customer teams to implement equipment and process improvements.
  • Communicate technical issues, troubleshooting methods, and solutions to maintenance and non-maintenance personnel; provide training and guidance as needed.
  • Maintain and continuously improve existing control systems to support production goals and equipment uptime.

 

Your profile as a Controls Engineer:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 1+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on production automation, controls engineering, and/or PLC/PC-based control systems.
  • Knowledge of controls hardware and software, including Siemens Step7 and related Siemens automation platforms (e.g., S7 Graph, Sinumerik 840D, Solution Line).
  • Experience designing, programming, troubleshooting, and upgrading complex control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, motion control systems, and industrial networks.
  • Strong expertise in control fault analysis, industrial I/O systems, and manufacturing equipment utilizing hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical components.

 

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. 

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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Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
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