Senior Controls Engineer

Company Description We Are Bosch. At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility, or industry. Let’s grow together, enjoy more, and inspire each other. Work #LikeABosch • Reinvent yourself: At Bosch, you will evolve. • Discover new directions: At Bosch, you will find your place. • Balance your life: At Bosch, your job matches your lifestyle. • Celebrate success: At Bosch, we celebrate you. • Be yourself: At Bosch, we value values. • Shape tomorrow: At Bosch, you change lives. Job Description Summary: The Sr. Controls Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, improvement, and optimization of control systems, including machine, robot, vision systems, and measurement programs. It involves solving complex automation and programming challenges with no supervision and escalating only the most critical issues when necessary. The Sr. Controls Engineer is expected to be available outside of standard working hours to support urgent production needs when required. This role provides support and technical training to all technicians in the organization. The primary goal is to quickly advance the technical competence of all technicians. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex programming issues in control systems and automation equipment. Identify and engage external expertise when necessary • Debug and implement process improvements for assembly and manufacturing line controls to enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety. • Design, develop, and optimize control concepts for automated equipment and systems. • Troubleshoot and modify robot-to-PLC interface programs to ensure seamless integration and performance. • Maintain, update, and improve vision inspection systems as part of the automation process. • Support maintenance teams in diagnosing and resolving equipment-related issues. • Provide hands-on training and technical guidance to controls & maintenance personnel on control systems and automation equipment. • Stay current with new technologies, software, and hardware to maintain a high level of technical proficiency. • Execute special projects and assignments as directed by management. • Demonstrate strong working knowledge and capability in PLC programming languages. • The standard work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, with flexibility required. Qualifications Education and Experience: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is required. Advanced knowledge of PLC programming is expected, typically gained through a minimum of five years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or automation environment. Five years minimum experience and/or specialized training in industrial control systems, automation, robotics is required. Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Skills and Abilities: Language Skills: • Good verbal and written language skills required Mathematical Skills: • College level technical math skills required Reasoning Ability: • Individual must have ability to make independent decisions that may be of a complex nature. • Works under minimal supervision. May assist in orienting and training lower-level employees. Computer Skills: • Must have advanced computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook software. • Existing knowledge and experience w/ Nexeed-MES and portfolio is plus. • ERP or other manufacturing execution software experience is plus • Must be capable of learning other software packages. Other Skills and Abilities: • Individual must possess the interpersonal skills to communicate with coworkers. • Project Management experience is plus Physical Demands/Work Environment: • Must have the ability to work in a manufacturing assembly environment. The positions requires the ability to stand/walk for up to 4 hours at a time, repetitively bend, twist, grasp and lift up to 45 pounds. Additional Information Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available. *Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date. Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success!