Smart Factory Technician

ZF; Gray Court (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Paid Vacation

Personal Time

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

Job summary

ZF, located in Gray Court, SC, is seeking a Smart Factory Technician to join the IT/Smart Factory team. The role involves PLC integration, industrial automation programming, and developing data solutions for digital manufacturing on the shop floor.

You will collaborate with engineers to implement and validate data connections, support cybersecurity for Production IT, and pursue continuous improvement across manufacturing technologies.

Qualifications

• Completion of Automotive Servicing Trade school or Associate’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 4-6+ years of related experience in product development/testing and/or automotive service
• Ability to read and understand component and blue print drawings
• Ability to use precision measuring devices including calipers, micrometers & dial indicators.
• Ability to learn how to operate Roehrig Shock dynamometers and Sachs SP testers.
• Ability to troubleshoot computer and equipment problems when working in remote locations.
• Basic knowledge of electrical circuits and schematics / Basic math and reading skills
• Strong mechanical experience and solid problem-solving/analytical skills with a high attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Support PLC integration and connectivity setup and configuration
• Assist in industrial automation programming and testing of PLC/PC-based control systems
• Support development of low-code/no-code data solutions for data collection and visualization
• Assist with shop floor systems deployment, commissioning, upgrades and ongoing support
• Ensure Production IT security standards and procedures are followed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data connections between equipment and digital factory solutions
• Provide first-level technical support for automation systems and shop floor technologies
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing operational data and supporting optimization projects

Skills

Read blueprints

Troubleshooting

Mechanical experience

Analytical thinking

Education

Automotive Servicing Trade school

Associate’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Roehrig Shock dynamometers

Sachs SP testers

Job description

Smart Factory Technician

Country/Region: US

Location:

Gray Court, SC, US

Req ID 90944 | Gray Court, United States ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC

About the Team:

The IT Team Lead/Supervisor is a key member of the plant’s Smart Factory / Industry 4.0 team, responsible for implementing software solutions and coordinating all digitalization and Industry 4.0 activities throughout the plant. This role acts as a lead, providing experience, guidance, and best practices to support and develop the broader smart factory team while driving effective and scalable solutions. Is responsible for leading and developing direct reports.

What you can look forward to as Smart Factory Technician:

• PLC integration and connectivity: Support the setup and configuration of PLC connectivity under the guidance of senior team members, assisting with controller configuration, signal mapping, and data exchange between shop floor systems.

• Industrial automation programming: Assist in the implementation, testing, and modification of PLC and PC-based control systems while learning industrial automation standards and best practices from experienced engineers.

• Smart manufacturing and data solutions: Support the development and maintenance of low-code/no-code applications for data collection, visualization, and monitoring, gaining hands‑on experience with digital manufacturing technologies.

• Shop floor systems deployment and maintenance: Assist with the installation, commissioning, upgrades, and ongoing support of manufacturing technologies and devices under the supervision of technical specialists.

• Production IT and cybersecurity: Support compliance with Production IT Security requirements by following established standards and procedures to help maintain secure manufacturing environments.

• Manufacturing equipment connectivity: Collaborate with engineering and cross‑functional teams to support the implementation and validation of data connections between equipment, PLCs, and digital factory solutions.

• Technical troubleshooting and support: Provide first‑level technical support by helping diagnose, document, elevate, and resolve issues related to automation systems and shop floor technologies with guidance from subject matter experts.

• Continuous improvement and technical solution support: Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing operational data, assisting with corrective actions, and supporting automation and process optimization projects while developing technical expertise.

Your Profile as Smart Factory Technician:

• Preferred a completion of Automotive Servicing Trade school or Associate’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• 4-6+ years of related experience in product development/testing and/or automotive service / Basic knowledge of suspension technology
• Ability to read and understand component and blue print drawings
• Ability to use precision measuring devices including calipers, micrometers & dial indicators.
• Ability to learn how to operate Roehrig Shock dynamometers and Sachs SP testers.
• Ability to troubleshoot computer, and equipment problems when working in remote customer locations.
• Basic knowledge of electrical circuits and schematics / Basic math and reading skills
• Strong mechanical experience and solid problem-solving/analytical skills with a high attention to detail

Why to choose ZF at Gray Court?:

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Time
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays

Contact

Monica Chavez Sanchez

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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 Affirmitive 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/Affirmitive Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran

What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.

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