ZF Group

Controls Engineer

ZF Group

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Santa Rosa Jauregui • Mexico

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Assembly

About the role

  • Provide technical support to production lines, resolving electronic and automation‑related failures.
  • Attend and diagnose ANDON system alerts, including sequence debugging, test equipment performance, and HMI/PLC‑based devices.
  • Perform root‑cause analysis for issues impacting line availability (3x5, changeover, downtime).
  • Implement process improvements and engineering changes to assembly and inspection processes.
  • Develop and modify programs for PLCs, HMIs, inspection devices, and electrical integration solutions.
  • Back up programs and equipment configurations to ensure proper storage and disaster‑recovery readiness.
  • Support new product launches and engineering changes, including review of programming for new production lines.
  • Provide technical feedback to the AME team on automation functionality and improvement opportunities.

Requirements

  • Degree in Automation, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Controls Engineering.
  • Knowledge of PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff), HMI, electrical integration, test systems, and automation troubleshooting.
  • Ability to perform root‑cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
  • Experience supporting production environments in high‑volume manufacturing.
  • Intermediate English level.
  • High commitment, decision‑making agility, and availability for flexible schedules.
  • Compliance with standards for Quality (IATF), Environmental Management (ISO 14001), Safety (ISO 45001), and security frameworks (C‑TPAT, OEA).
Benefits
  • Competitive benefits aligned with a global automotive leader.
  • Strong focus on professional development and internal career growth.
  • Work environment committed to safety, environmental responsibility, and “Zero Defects” culture.
  • Opportunities to contribute to innovative technologies and new product launches.
  • Collaboration with highly skilled engineering and operations teams.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
PLC programmingHMI programmingroot-cause analysisautomation troubleshootingprocess improvementsengineering changeselectrical integrationtest systemsprogram modificationdisaster recovery
Soft skills
decision-making agilityhigh commitmentflexibility