Smart Factory Technician

Country/Region: US

Location:

Vernon Hills, IL, US, 60061

Req ID 70013 | Vernon Hills, United States

What you can look forward to as a Smart Factory Technician:

• Analyze information systems for system weaknesses and abnormalities, and address as necessary.

• Overall, support to implement ZF Production Information Technology and Smart Factory policies, and projects to improve and secure information flow generated from operations in regional Division B plants.

• Identify and support execution of automation projects in product and information flow in regional plants

• Provide updates on Smart Factory state of the industry to regional leadership

• Improve collection methods of production related data to enable secure and useful cataloging to support continuous improvement and customer requirements.

• Participate in assessments of information technology security with outside organizations.

• Develop and execute projects to support ZF Production Systems Lean assessment in relation to information systems and automation.

• Organization of (multiple) country/region workshops within the Division to review performance, share best practices & lessons learned, provide updates on regulatory developments, etc.

• Act as key point of contact for Production Information Technology Security topics for regional Div B plants

• Share lessons learned, including corrective actions on divisional level and with the global team

Your Profile as a Smart Factory Technician:

• Degree or specific education in IT systems or industrial engineering or similar field

• Min. 5 years experience in operational environment with strong emphasis on information systems, automation

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing environment, problem solving processes

• Thorough working knowledge and understanding of shop floor management systems and production environment

• Results/process/problem solving – oriented with strong communication skills in English + at least one regional language

Why you should choose ZF in Vernon Hills:

• 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

Be part of our ZF team as Smart Factory Technician and apply now!

Contact

Kyle Nader

+1 734 855 2753

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

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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