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Controls Engineer

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Newton, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2026

 Req ID 82375 | Newton, United States ZF Chassis Components, LLC

Job Description

 

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
  • 3 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
  • 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.

 

Be part of our ZF team as Controls Engineer and apply now!

 

Contact

Gabriela Palacio

 

 

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 Affirmative 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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