Controls Engineer

Long Description

About the Team: The Controls Engineer is responsible for planning, implementing, and sustaining stable and capable production/business processes as they pertain to equipment functionality, and for developing efficiency procedures as needed.  Machine/Equipment capabilities are as they relate to safety, throughput, quality-improvement, monitoring, and correcting related issues of Assembly/Machining production lines. 

What you can look forward to as a Controls Engineer:

• Lead development of machine specifications and the acquisition of assets necessary to deliver the desired business result. 
• Utilize engineering techniques and lean concepts with the intent on improving process flows, reducing operational expenses, developing new processes, and improving productivity across the business unit. 
• Serve as an internal consultant for issues related to maintenance controls in troubleshooting and problem-solving scenarios.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise (lead, coordinate and facilitate troubleshooting) in the modification of hardware, software, electrical, and power transmission control systems to improve safety, reliability and operational readiness of manufacturing equipment. 
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Production, and IT to modify programming and controls systems involving PLCs and PCs. 
• Develop solutions and ensure the completion of long-term elimination of controls deficiencies; develop alternatives for controls equipment replacement, upgrade or program revisions that improve equipment performance and overall equipment reliability. 
• Analyze and challenge existing procedures in areas of responsibility throughout the facility, making recommendations and working with Operational Management to integrate solutions. 
• Troubleshoot, plan, test, and coordinate the implementation of preventive actions in order to establish and verify stable production processes in terms of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost. 

Your Profile as a Controls Engineer:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) and 2+ years of related controls experience. 
• Experience leading a team. 
• Experience with Assembly and Machining. 
• Must have the ability to travel both domestically and internationally. 
• Must be self-directed and willing to work any shift. 
• Knowledge and programming experience with AutoCAD, Siemens, Transline, Rockwell, vision systems and robots required. 
• Knowledge and experience with dispensing systems, networks (ethernet, profibus, profinet), fastening operations, FDM/press operations, NVH, balancing (BTI), laser cutting/welding, etching, gear cutting, heat treat, gear machining, straightening, and gear testing. 

Why you should choose ZF in Marysville:

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