Software Engineer – Test Systems

ZF Group

Software Engineer specializing in test systems at ZF, implementing service activities and providing engineering expertise. Engaging with North American customers to optimize and upgrade test solutions.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeGray Court • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the service project scope, implementation and coordination of service activities and related initiatives, involving internal groups and external parties (customer and supplier) as necessary
Perform fault and root-cause analyses for technical issues involving software (PLC and automation system), hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, electrical, or mechanical component and/or system-level failures; develop corrective action procedures and determine resources needed for resolution (i.e. parts, personnel, etc.)
Perform activities to diagnose, repair, maintain, install, and rebuild a variety of test systems to support validation processes remotely or at the customer site, including mechanical/ electrical and software related actions
Repair/replace electrical/mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic components
Provide technical guidance and engineering expertise in the commissioning, service support, and upgrading of test systems for customers within the North American region
Follow and support creation of technical processes and concepts for the optimized service, maintenance, calibration, and upgrading of test systems
Establish relationships with customers to optimize cost and grow service business
Develop training courses and deliver technical training to internal and external groups regarding component and system-level maintenance and calibration of test systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering field
2 – 4 + years of professional engineering experience in a technical sales or service environment, specifically focused on production automation and/or automotive applications (includes Co-Op or internship experience)
Solid experience with controls engineering and/or software/hardware for electric drive systems or sensor applications
Solid experience with Siemens and/or Rockwell PLC Programming Environments
Knowledge of Hydraulics/Pneumatics/Mechanical components/parts functionalities
Knowledge of robotics technology/ programming (i.e. Fanuc, Kuka, etc.)
Proven ability to read engineering drawings/prints (both electrical and mechanical) in DIN/ISO standard format (in metrics)
Proven ability to analyze blueprints and use mathematics to evaluate/understand complex machine drawings

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

controls engineeringPLC programmingSiemens PLCRockwell PLCrobotics programmingFanucKukafault analysisroot-cause analysistechnical training

Soft Skills

technical guidancerelationship buildingcommunicationproblem-solvingtraining development