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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. This position may be on second or third shift.\nWhat you can look forward to as a Lead Technician- Controls:\nDiagnose and resolve equipment control system failures by identifying deficiencies in operation, design, and maintenance controls.\nDesign and implement long-term corrective actions, including control system upgrades, equipment replacement strategies, and program revisions to improve reliability.\nBasic knowledge of industrial communication networks such as Ethernet, Profibus, and related protocols.\nDevelop, modify, and optimize PLC and PC-based control system programs to enhance equipment performance.\nProvide expertise in hardware, software, electrical, and power transmission control systems, improving safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.\nCollaborate with manufacturing engineering and customers to improve automation and equipment control systems.\nSupport shop floor users through troubleshooting, training, and technical assistance for PLC applications and manufacturing control systems.\nMaintain control system documentation, backups, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize manufacturing equipment uptime.\nYour profile as a Lead Technician- Controls:\nHigh school diploma or GED equivalent / 2-5+ years of related experience\nExperience in machining components / Ability to use standard shop measurement tools/ Familiarity with engineering assembly and component drawings.\n2+ years of experience in electrical engineering, control system design and installation utilizing PLC’s ladder logic, variable frequency drives and servo control systems\nWorking knowledge of vision systems. 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CAD)- in both electrical and mechanical - in DIN/ISO standard format (in metrics)\nAbility to analyze blueprints and use mathematics to evaluate/understand complex machine drawings /Ability to understand/edit PLC programs for machine and process applications (WINCC)\nWhy you should choose ZF in Gray Court:\nA supportive collaborative team environment\nAnnual Incentive Plan\nPaid Vacation \n401k Plan\nHealth Care Benefits\nPaid Holidays \nA strong diversity culture\nSupportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities\nCompetencies\nAnalytical Thinking\nCommunication\nCreative Thinking\nEmbracing Change\nLife-Long Learning\nResilience\nTeam Collaboration\nBe part of our ZF team as PLC programmer / controls Specialist - Controls (2nd shift) and apply now!\nDIVERSITY COMMITMENT:\nDiversity, 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.\nWith 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.\nOur 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. 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