PLC programmer / controls Specialist - Controls (2nd shift)

Socket.dev; Gray Court (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Paid Vacation

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

Diversity culture

Job summary

ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC is seeking a Lead Technician-Controls to diagnose and optimize equipment control systems. You will work on PLC programs, upgrade strategies, and control hardware across manufacturing lines in Gray Court, SC.

The role requires PLC programming experience, vision systems knowledge, and ability to read CAD drawings. Shift may be 2nd or 3rd with opportunities to implement improvements and support continuous uptime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent with 2–5+ years of related experience.
• Experience in electrical engineering, control system design and installation using PLCs.
• Working knowledge of vision systems and reading electrical/mechanical drawings (DIN/ISO).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve equipment control system failures by identifying deficiencies in operation, design, and maintenance controls.
• Design and implement long-term corrective actions including control system upgrades and program revisions.
• Develop, modify and optimize PLC and PC-based control system programs to enhance equipment performance.
• Provide expertise in hardware, software, electrical, and power transmission control systems.

Skills

PLC ladder logic

Variable frequency drives

Servo control systems

Electrical engineering

Vision systems

Reading drawings (CAD)

Mathematics for machine drawings

PLC programming (WINCC)

Industrial networks (Ethernet, Profis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WINCC

CAD drawings

Job description

Req ID 84973 | Gray Court, United StatesZF 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. This position may be on second or third shift.

What you can look forward to as a Lead Technician- Controls:

• Diagnose and resolve equipment control system failures by identifying deficiencies in operation, design, and maintenance controls.
• Design and implement long-term corrective actions, including control system upgrades, equipment replacement strategies, and program revisions to improve reliability.
• Basic knowledge of industrial communication networks such as Ethernet, Profibus, and related protocols.
• Develop, modify, and optimize PLC and PC-based control system programs to enhance equipment performance.
• Provide expertise in hardware, software, electrical, and power transmission control systems, improving safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and customers to improve automation and equipment control systems.
• Support shop floor users through troubleshooting, training, and technical assistance for PLC applications and manufacturing control systems.
• Maintain control system documentation, backups, and continuous improvement initiatives to maximize manufacturing equipment uptime.

Your profile as a Lead Technician- Controls:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent / 2-5+ years of related experience
• Experience in machining components / Ability to use standard shop measurement tools/ Familiarity with engineering assembly and component drawings.
• 2+ years of experience in electrical engineering, control system design and installation utilizing PLC’s ladder logic, variable frequency drives and servo control systems
• Working knowledge of vision systems. This positions will be working in 3rd shift
• Ability to work flexible hours for production, development and training needs.
• Experience with supporting plant floor systems and applications.
• Ability to read logic/flow diagrams for program design, programming simulation, testing and start-up / Ability to read drawing/prints (i. e. CAD)- in both electrical and mechanical – in DIN/ISO standard format (in metrics)
• Ability to analyze blueprints and use mathematics to evaluate/understand complex machine drawings /Ability to understand/edit PLC programs for machine and process applications (WINCC)

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

Competencies

Analytical ThinkingCommunicationCreative Thinking Embracing Change Life-Long Learning ResilienceTeam Collaboration

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 Aff

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