Gear Engineering Intern

ZF Group; Marysville (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion culture

Job summary

ZF Group in Marysville is seeking a Gear Engineering Intern for a full-time, year-round role supporting the Maintenance team. You will handle KPI dashboards, PM systems, and data for facilities, IT, and production maintenance, while assisting with audits and equipment data input.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong computer skills (MS Office/Excel), and the ability to work in a team in a 3-shift operation. Authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and currently enrolled in college.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office, Outlook and Excel.
• Must be self-motivated with ability to prioritize and follow directions.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; able to work in a team.
• Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage KPI dashboard and data collection for Facility and Production Maintenance.
• Manage PM and Ticket systems for Facilities, IT, and Production Maintenance.
• Schedule, print and close all orders.
• Update and edit all PMs in the system.
• Create all new PMs as requested by supervisors.
• Input information for new equipment.
• Edit and post weekly department communications.
• Prepare and participate in TS16949 audits.

Skills

KPI dashboard

Data collection

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

PM systems

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Job Description

About the Team

We are looking for a full time, year round intern to join our team at ZF in Marysville! Our Maintenance team at ZF Axle Drives in Marysville, MI plays a critical role in ensuring operational excellence for our customer, Stellantis. The team is focused on driving reliability and efficiency through proactive maintenance strategies and continuous improvement initiatives. As a Gear Engineering Intern, you will work closely with experienced Maintenance Superintendents, supporting standardized communication for Key Performance Indicators and contributing to projects aligned with plant goals. This collaborative environment offers hands‑on exposure to world‑class manufacturing processes and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on performance and productivity.

What you can look forward to as Gear Engineering Intern:

• Manage all KPI Dashboard and data collection for Facility and Production Maintenance.
• Manage the PM and Ticket systems for Facilities, IT, and Production Maintenance.
• Schedule, print and close all orders.
• Update and edit all PMs in the system.
• Create all new PMs as requested by supervisors.
• Input all information and data for new equipment.
• Edit and post all weekly communication documents on department boards.
• Prepare and participate in TS16949 audits.

Your profile as Gear Engineering Intern:

• High School diploma (or equivalent) required and currently enrolled in college.
• Strong computer skills required. Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, and Excel.
• Must be self‑motivated with ability to prioritize and accept direction from multiple sources.
• Must have good interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be flexible to work off‑shift hours when necessary, as Marysville is a 3‑shift operation.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Why you should choose ZF in Marysville, MI:

• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

Additional Information

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.

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 Affidicious 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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