Controls Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-19
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a Future Starter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!
Country/Region: US
Location:
Newton, NC, US
Req | Newton, United States
ZF Chassis Components, LLC
About the Team: Works integrally with maintenance, production, quality, and other plant functions in the quotation process for potential business, plan and launch of new production programs, analysis and solution of process problems, and continuous improvement.
What you can look forward to as a Controls Manufacturing Engineer:
- Support quotation process for potential business.
- Coordinate installation and validation of new equipment for new programs or volume increases.
- Maintain and improve existing processes and equipment.
- Provide trouble shooting support to existing processes and equipment.
- Analyze and plan production capacity, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
- Determine product specifications for the purchase of equipment, materials, tooling or parts, according to specifications, quality and ZFPS standards.
- Contact potential suppliers for production equipment and makes the final technical choice.
- Responsible for the implementation of the equipment on the floor from delivery to hand off to production.
Your profile as a Controls Manufacturing Engineer:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Several years' prior experience in assembly/manufacturing environment, plant layout, cost analyst, budgeting, blueprint reading, pneumatics, hydraulics and PLC programming.
- Ability to train other associates in assigned work areas.
- Ability to communicate with associates, supervisors, technicians and managers.
- May be required to work modified schedule to support customer requirements (i.e.: overtime, vacation coverage, off-shifts, 8 and/or 12-hour schedules, holidays, etc.).
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Why you should choose ZF in Newton:
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Paid Time Off
- 401k Plan
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- A supportive collaborative team environment
- Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including—but not limited to—being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support).
IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.
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