Marshall, IL, US
7 days ago
Controls Engineer

 Req ID 74710 | Elec Op - Marshall, United States ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC

Job Description

Responsibilities:
•    Acquires and analyzes data to define problems and determine the results of changes. 
•    Uses pareto analysis to refine data into actionable plans. 
•    Solves acute and chronic equipment reliability issues using physics, engineering principles, and technology.
•    Reads solutions across to like equipment / component applications.
•    Develops process and equipment documentation.  
•    Trains maintenance and operations personnel on new processes, materials, and equipment.  
•    Documents equipment changes; mechanical, electrical, controls.
•    Lead new technology development with emphasis in continuous improvement and benchmarking cost & reliability. Focused on automation of new and current processes, maintaining a lean manufacturing mindset.
•    Capable of managing controls networking if required.
•    Hands-on timely completion of small - large scale projects designed to eliminate waste.
•    Interfaces and manages contractor support.
•    Implements company goals within a team structure and as an individual.  
•    Trains maintenance technicians on technology and root cause analysis (RCA) process.
•    Performs other duties as assigned.
•    Comply with and support the health, safety, and environmental programs, policies, and procedures.

Job Specifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field with a minimum of 2-4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
•    Capable of reading mechanical CAD drawings with understanding drafting principles.
•    Capable of reading electrical schematics and writing program code using Rockwell (preferred), Siemens and other controls platform.
•    Strong electrical / Rockwell (preferred), Siemens and other controls aptitude and hands-on capability.
•    Experience in the development and execution of designed experiments (DOE’s).
•    Team leadership and project management skills, and the capability to communicate and influence others.
•    Experience utilizing Problem solving and decision-making tools.
•    Training in Green Belt / Black Belt Six Sigma with practical experience is preferred. 
•    Experience in Poke-Yoke equipment and processes.
•    Strong experience with robot programming, Stäubli (preferred) and Universal robotics. 
•    Lean manufacturing mindset. Focused on automating processes in general (where applicable).
 

 

Be part of our ZF team as Controls Engineer and apply now!

 

Contact

Megan Loveall

+1 217 826 1760

 

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. 

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