QAO Technician

Job Description

About the team:

In this position you will work as a member of ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Steering Engineering Laboratory in Querétaro, Qro. to support component and vehicle level testing.  Specific products include Commercial Vehicle steering components (electric and hydraulic) gears, pumps and columns.  The primary objective of this role is to work closely with Column product engineers in the QAO plant and remotely with engineers and technicians in Lafayette to support data acquisition, instrumentation systems and testing requirements.  The successful candidate for this position must have a broad background in general automotive, proficiency in data acquisition software, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), electronic troubleshooting and diagnostics and data acquisition instrumentation systems.

What you can look forward as QAO Technician:

• Support component and vehicle-level testing of commercial vehicle steering column systems (electric and hydraulic)
• Assemble, disassemble, mount, and prepare steering components and subassemblies for laboratory testing
• Set up, operate, and monitor data acquisition and instrumentation systems during lab testing
• Execute validation, quality audit, warranty, and line-return tests per engineering requirements
• Collect, analyze, document, and report test results in compliance with ZF test specifications
• Troubleshoot laboratory test equipment, electronic control systems, and DAQ instrumentation
• Collaborate closely with Column product engineers in QAO and with global teams (Lafayette)
• Maintain lab efficiency and compliance through 5S, safety, and quality/ISO standards
• Some travel will be required including initial 12 week training in Lafayette, IN. 10% domestic and 2% international

Your Profile as QAO Technician:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 2+ years of engineering or lab experience (5 years preferred)
• Strong background in general automotive product testing and laboratory environments
• Proven ability to set up and troubleshoot DAQ systems measuring pressure, flow, torque, force, vibration, and acceleration
• Strong mechanical aptitude; experience with component assembly, fixtures, machining, and blueprint interpretation
• Proficiency with electronic test equipment, sensors, gauges, and test control systems (PLCs preferred)
• Experience troubleshooting electronic, control, and data acquisition systems
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office, especially Excel; familiarity with CAD tools preferred
• Six Sigma Green Belt and IG Welding certification preferred; ability to travel for training and testing support

Why you should choose ZF in Santa Rosa:

• Competitive benefits aligned with a global automotive leader.
• Strong focus on professional development and internal career growth.
• Work environment committed to safety, environmental responsibility, and “Zero Defects” culture.
• Opportunities to contribute to innovative technologies and new product launches.
• Collaboration with highly skilled engineering and operations teams.