Smart Factory Technician

About the Position

Smart Factory Technician

ZF is looking for a talented individual to join our team in Gray Court, SC, as a Smart Factory Technician. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

Responsibilities

As a Smart Factory Technician, you will:

• PLC integration and connectivity: Support the setup and configuration of PLC connectivity under the guidance of senior team members, assisting with controller configuration, signal mapping, and data exchange between shop floor systems.
• Industrial automation programming: Assist in the implementation, testing, and modification of PLC and PC-based control systems while learning industrial automation standards and best practices from experienced engineers.
• Smart manufacturing and data solutions: Support the development and maintenance of low-code/no-code applications for data collection, visualization, and monitoring, gaining hands-on experience with digital manufacturing technologies.
• Shop floor systems deployment and maintenance: Assist with the installation, commissioning, upgrades, and ongoing support of manufacturing technologies and devices under the supervision of technical specialists.
• Production IT and cybersecurity: Support compliance with Production IT Security requirements by following established standards and procedures to help maintain secure manufacturing environments.
• Manufacturing equipment connectivity: Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to support the implementation and validation of data connections between equipment, PLCs, and digital factory solutions.
• Technical troubleshooting and support: Provide first-level technical support by helping diagnose, document, escalate, and resolve issues related to automation systems and shop floor technologies with guidance from subject matter experts.
• Continuous improvement and technical solution support: Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing operational data, assisting with corrective actions, and supporting automation and process optimization projects while developing technical expertise.

Requirements

• Preferred a completion of Automotive Servicing Trade school or Associate’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 4-6+ years of related experience in product development/testing and/or automotive service / Basic knowledge of suspension technology.
• Ability to read and understand component and blueprint drawings.
• Ability to use precision measuring devices including calipers, micrometers & dial indicators.
• Ability to learn how to operate Roehrig Shock dynamometers and Sachs SP testers.
• Ability to troubleshoot computer, and equipment problems when working in remote customer locations.
• Basic knowledge of electrical circuits and schematics / Basic math and reading skills.
• Strong mechanical experience and solid problem-solving/analytical skills with a high attention to detail.

We Offer

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Time
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays

About the Company

At ZF, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are more than just words. 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.

ZF is an Equal Employment 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.

Contact

Monica Chavez Sanchez

+52 722 276 9817

Be part of our ZF team as Smart Factory Technician and apply now!