ZF LIFETEC · 2 hours ago
Software Engineer (Smart Factory) 73265
Mesa, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
0+ years expZF LIFETEC is a company dedicated to automotive safety innovation, blending start-up agility with corporate stability. The Software Engineer (Smart Factory) role involves updating and developing software and AI solutions to enhance manufacturing efficiencies and support processes through data analytics.
Automotive
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides application development using C# and Visual Studio
Designs and maintains databases using Oracle, SQL Server and MySQL
Analyses processes and systems for data analytics and AI integration
Makes decisions regarding system, network, application code changes and system reconfigurations
Plans strategies to improve equipment efficiency and availability based on automation and digitalization
Defines project phases, estimates the phases and establishes schedules
Plans work for self and establishes priorities where appropriate
Communicates frequently with internal customers and suppliers
Expected to do analysis work defining the problem and preparing solutions
Seeks outside knowledge to stay current on industry advances
Provides support in manufacturing applications in the areas of production support, traceability, cell control, line datacollection, packaging, labeling, dock management, production reports, web development, customer returns, databaseadministration, auto backflushing, technical training, downtime analysis, and system definition
Ensures smooth operation of systems affecting the production equipment
Creates custom reports from manufacturing data
Ensures timely response to disturbances in the managed systems
Creates and programs software for analysis and statistics
Coordinates tasks with production areas
Participates in Production IT Security related activities
Participates in on-call schedule of the group to support operations outside of normal office working hours
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident Status Required
In-depth understanding of software systems
Proficient use of PC, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Self-directed, self-motivated, strong accountability, enthusiastic learner with attention to details
Strong communication skills with internal and external project stakeholders
Ability to communicate technical details both verbally and in writing
Ability to work across a multi-cultural environment and global distributed projects
Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours occasionally for collaboration with colleagues in different time zones and to support local manufacturing
Commitment and desire to learn manufacturing processes with the goal of becoming a go-to resource for technical solutions
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline required
0 to 8+ yrs of professional experience
Preferred
C#, Entity Framework, WinForms, ASP.Net webforms and MVC, SQL, experience with SQL Server
Knowledge and experience in factory automation, knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers, Python, German language skills, Oracle, MySQL
Benefits
Innovative Impact: Shape the future of safety with life-saving technology that truly matters.
Dynamic Workplace: Thrive in an agile, collaborative environment where every idea counts.
Culture of Excellence: Be part of a team with over 60 years of high standards and groundbreaking achievements.
Growth & Empowerment: Advance your career with strong support for personal and professional development.
Company
ZF LIFETEC
ZF LIFETEC employs around 36,000 people at a total of 51 locations in 22 countries in Europe, North and South America and Asia.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase