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Controls Engineer

ZF

Marshall, ILJob$74–92K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$74–92K/yr
Location
Marshall, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

ZF seeks a Controls Engineer for its ADAS & HPC business in Marshall, Illinois, which is entering a growth and transformation phase. The role focuses on equipment reliability, process automation, continuous improvement, and project execution. The position requires an engineering degree and related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. ZF does not offer visa sponsorship or immigration-related support for this role.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Data Analysis, nice to havePareto Analysis, nice to haveEquipment Reliability, nice to haveMechanical CAD Drawings, nice to haveDrafting Principles, nice to haveElectrical Schematics, nice to haveProgram Code, nice to haveRockwell Controls, nice to haveSiemens Controls, nice to haveDesigned Experiments, nice to haveTeam Leadership, nice to haveProject Management, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveInfluencing, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to haveDecision-Making Tools, nice to haveSix Sigma, nice to havePoka-Yoke, nice to haveRobot Programming, nice to haveStäUbli Robotics, nice to haveUniversal Robotics, nice to haveLean Manufacturing, nice to haveProcess Automation, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or Equivalent, nice to have2+ Years Related Experience, nice to haveGreen Belt or Black Belt Six Sigma Training, nice to have

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance

Full job description

Controls Engineer

Country/Region: US

Location:

Marshall, IL, US, 62441

Req ID 91950 | Elec Op - Marshall, United States Capri USA Group, Inc.

About the Team:

We are looking to hire a Controls Engineer in Marhsall, IL.

This position is part of ZF’s ADAS & HPC business, which is entering an exciting new phase of growth and transformation within the advanced automotive technology space. The business unit is planned for divestiture, creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future of next-generation driver assistance and high-performance computing technologies.

The expected base compensation for this role is $73,700.00 - $92,000.00 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

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.

What you can look forward to as a Controls Engineer:

  • Acquires and analyzes data to define problems and determine the results of changes.

  • Uses pareto analysis to refine data into actionable plans.

  • Solves acute and chronic equipment reliability issues using physics, engineering principles, and technology.

  • Reads solutions across to like equipment / component applications.

  • Develops process and equipment documentation. Trains maintenance and operations personnel on new processes, materials, and equipment.

  • Documents equipment changes; mechanical, electrical, controls.

  • Lead new technology development with emphasis in continuous improvement and benchmarking cost & reliability. Focused on automation of new and current processes, maintaining a lean manufacturing mindset.

  • Capable of managing controls networking if required.

  • Hands-on timely completion of small - large scale projects designed to eliminate waste.

  • Interfaces and manages contractor support.

  • Implements company goals within a team structure and as an individual.

  • Trains maintenance technicians on technology and root cause analysis (RCA) process.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Comply with and support the health, safety, and environmental programs, policies, and procedures.All employees are expected to adhere to and promote ZF’s commitment to quality, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement and zero defects in all aspects of their role.

Your profile as a Controls Engineer:

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field with a minimum of 2-4 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Capable of reading mechanical CAD drawings with understanding drafting principles.

  • Capable of reading electrical schematics and writing program code using Rockwell (preferred), Siemens and other controls platform.

  • Strong electrical / Rockwell (preferred), Siemens and other controls aptitude and hands-on capability.

  • Experience in the development and execution of designed experiments (DOE’s).

  • Team leadership and project management skills, and the capability to communicate and influence others.

  • Experience utilizing Problem solving and decision-making tools.

  • Training in Green Belt / Black Belt Six Sigma with practical experience is preferred.

  • Experience in Poke-Yoke equipment and processes.

  • Strong experience with robot programming, Stäubli (preferred) and Universal robotics.

  • Lean manufacturing mindset. Focused on automating processes in general (where applicable).

What we offer:

  • 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 Controls Engineer and apply now!

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.

Find out how we work at ZF:

How this job compares

Set against the 2,269 open Controls Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$74–92K/yr
  • Illinois median$100–146K/yr59 salary ranges
  • US median$110–160K/yr1,317 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $83K, is 29% below the Illinois median midpoint ($117K) — in the lowest quarter of Controls Engineer salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 73 open Controls Engineer jobs in Illinois and 2,269 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Controls Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 1,928 postings).
Education
1,092 of the 2,269 open Controls Engineer jobs (48%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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