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# Test Systems Engineer

- **Company:** ZF INC
- **Location:** Northville, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Microsoft Office, Fanuc, Kuka
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/7F4E4B94DEEF4AE6984F369409829582/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field, with 2-4+ years of professional engineering experience in a technical sales or service environment focused on production automation and/or automotive applications; co-op or internship experience may be included.
 * Solid experience with controls engineering and/or software and hardware for electric drive systems or sensor applications.
 * Solid experience with Siemens and/or Rockwell PLC programming environments.
 * Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and component functionality, including robotics technology and programming such as Fanuc, KUKA, or similar systems.
 * Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and prints in DIN/ISO metric formats, including both electrical and mechanical drawings.
 * Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to use mathematics to evaluate and understand complex machine drawings.
 * Willingness and ability to travel mainly within the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, averaging approximately 50% with project-specific peaks up to 75%.

## Description

* Manage service project scope, implementation, and coordination of service activities and related initiatives, involving internal groups and external parties, including customers and suppliers, as needed.
 * Perform fault and root-cause analyses for technical issues involving software, PLC and automation systems, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, electrical, mechanical components, or system-level failures; develop corrective action procedures and identify required resources.
 * Diagnose, repair, maintain, install, and rebuild test systems to support validation processes remotely or at customer sites, including mechanical, electrical, and software-related activities.
 * Repair and replace electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components as required.
 * Provide technical guidance and engineering expertise for commissioning, service support, maintenance, calibration, and upgrades of test systems for customers in the North American region.
 * Establish customer relationships to optimize costs, grow service business, and deliver technical training to internal and external groups on component and system-level maintenance and calibration.
 * Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, follow 5S procedures, participate in continuous improvement programs, and support team efforts.
 * Maintain professional and technical knowledge, comply with all IATF 16949 policies and procedures, and perform other duties as assigned.


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