About this role
Req ID 84223 | Gray Court, United States ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC
Job Description
About the team: Join the team in Gray Court, SC to ensure the reliability and availability of manufacturing equipment. This position serves as an internal consultant to the maintenance department, across all areas for maintaining production equipment during start-ups, breakdowns, and continuous improvement activities on electrical/controls process issues.
What you can look forward to as a Lead Technician- Controls:
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Identify equipment and controls deficiencies related to operation or original design; serve as an internal consultant for maintenance and controls troubleshooting.
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Develop and implement long-term solutions, including controls upgrades, replacements, and program revisions to improve performance and reliability.
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Modify and improve PLC- and PC-based control systems, including hardware, software, electrical, and power transmission components.
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Provide technical expertise to enhance equipment safety, uptime, throughput, cost of ownership, and operational readiness.
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Collaborate with customers and internal manufacturing/engineering teams on controls and equipment improvement initiatives.
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Support shop-floor users by addressing PLC application issues, access questions, and training needs; communicate technical solutions to both technical and non-technical personnel.
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Plan, design, and document technical solutions for corrective actions, continuous improvement efforts, and maintenance support, including program backups.
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Ensure maximum uptime across all manufacturing and facility equipment (machining, heat treat, assembly, ASRS, and shop equipment) while actively participating in continuous improvement and professional development.
Your profile as a Lead Technician- Controls:
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High school diploma or GED with 2–5+ years of relevant technical or manufacturing experience.
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Experience in machining components and using standard shop measurement tools.
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Strong ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, blueprints, and CAD prints (DIN/ISO metric standards).
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Proficient in basic math, reading, and analyzing complex machine and assembly drawings.
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Working knowledge of PLCs, control systems, ladder logic, VFDs, servo systems, and PLC program editing (e.g., WINCC).
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Ability to read logic and flow diagrams for program design, simulation, testing, and system start-up.
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Experience supporting plant-floor systems and applications, including vision systems.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office with proven problem-solving, communication, interpersonal skills, and flexibility to support varied work schedules.
Why you should choose ZF in Gray Court:
- 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
Be part of our ZF team as Lead Technician - Controls and apply now!
Contact
Hannah Cline
+7 34 855 2922
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
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About ZF Group
ZF is a global technology company supplying advanced mobility products and systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. Its comprehensive product range is primarily aimed at vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and start-up companies in the fields of transportation and mobility. ZF electrifies a wide range of vehicle types. With its products, the company contributes to reducing emissions, protecting the climate as well as enhancing safe mobility. Alongside the automotive sector – passenger cars and commercial vehicles – ZF also serves market segments such as construction and agricultural machinery, wind power, marine propulsion, rail drives and test systems.
With some 161,600 employees worldwide, ZF reported sales of €41.4 billion in fiscal year 2024. The company operates 161 production locations in 30 countries.
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What you'll do
- The Lead Technician - Controls is responsible for identifying equipment deficiencies and providing technical expertise to enhance equipment performance and reliability. This role involves collaborating with teams to implement long-term solutions and support shop-floor users.
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