Computer Integrated Manufacturing Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer

About the Team: 
The CIM Engineering team develops and supports custom manufacturing software that enables product traceability, controls production workflows, and enhances product quality across electronic manufacturing operations. Working collaboratively on both small- and large-scale projects, the team combines software development, database integration, and manufacturing engineering expertise to deliver reliable, efficient, and innovative production solutions.

What you can look forward to as Computer Integrated Manufacturing Engineer: 

• Software Development Engineer responsible for development of custom applications used in the manufacture of electronic products.  Software will be used to collect trace data, control product flow, and insure product quality where possible.
• Assignments are screened for unusual or difficult problems; where found, senior engineering discusses techniques and procedures to be applied to problem solving.
• Applies standard practices & techniques in specific situations, adjusts & correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results, and follows through with a series of related detailed steps or processes.
• Design, test, and validation (as member of team).
• Develops applications for smaller scale work-cell controllers under the supervision of an Engineer 2 or higher.
• Assist in the development and implementation of applications relating to the mistake proofing and functionality of production work cell controllers.
• Works with a team of CIM Engineers to assist in software development aspects of larger projects.
• Proficient in PC Operation and OS Navigation.

Your profile as Computer Integrated Manufacturing Engineer: 

• Bachelors degree in computer science, computer engineering or related field
• 4 or more years experience in information systems
• 4 or more years experience with Visual Studio Software development with VB.NET experience preferred.
• Experience with Database retrieval techniques and SQL
• Microsoft Certification in Software Development.
• Experience writing software for manufacturing
• Green Belt/Black Belt Six Sigma trained with practical experience is preferred.

ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including—but not limited to—being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

What We Offer:

• 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

Divisional Information

This position is part of ZF’s ADAS & HPC business, which is entering an exciting new phase of growth and transformation within the advanced automotive technology space. The business unit is planned for divestiture, creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future of next-generation driver assistance and high-performance computing technologies.