Advanced PLC Engineer I

Bosch México

Ciudad Juárez

On-site

MXN 420,000 - 640,000

Full time

25 hours ago

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Job summary

Bosch México seeks an automation software engineer to develop, validate, and commission PLC software for manufacturing and special machines, acting as the technical owner of software deliverables and ensuring compliance with Bosch standards. Join a cross‑functional, international team.

You will perform software validation, startup, troubleshooting, MES integrations, and maintain project documentation. A bachelor’s in a related field and 3+ years in industrial automation with advanced English are

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
3+ years in industrial automation and PLC programming.
Experience in machine commissioning and manufacturing environments.
Coordination of software activities or work packages desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop, test, debug, and maintain PLC and automation software.
Define I/O structures, interfaces, machine sequences, and software architectures.
Perform software validation, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting.
Support MES integrations and digital manufacturing solutions.
Track software issues and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Documentation

Customer-oriented

Commissioning support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics

Tools

Beckhoff PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

HMI/SCADA

Profinet / Ethernet/IP / OPC-UA

Job description

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Job Description

Responsible for the development, implementation, validation, and commissioning of automation software for manufacturing and special machine projects. Acts as the technical owner of software deliverables while supporting project coordination activities, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, engineering standards, quality processes, and project milestones.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development & Programming

Develop, test, debug, and maintain PLC and automation software according to project specifications and Bosch standards.
Participate in concept reviews, electrical design reviews, and definition of automation solutions.
Define I/O structures, communication interfaces, machine sequences, and software architectures.
Perform software validation, functional testing, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities.
Support machine acceptance, pre-acceptance, and customer buy-off activities.
Manage software version control, backups, and project documentation.
Support MES integrations, communication networks, and digital manufacturing solutions when applicable.
Track and resolve software-related issues and open points throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or related field.

Technical Skills

PLC Programming Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley, Siemens.
Industrial automation systems and machine control concepts.
HMI and SCADA development.
Industrial communication protocols (Profinet, Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA, Modbus, etc.).
Electrical schematics interpretation.
Software troubleshooting and commissioning.
Version control and software documentation practices.
Knowledge of MES integration and Industry 4.0 concepts is a plus.

Professional Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Project coordination and stakeholder management.
Ability to work in cross-functional and international teams.
Effective communication and technical documentation skills.
Customer-oriented mindset and willingness to support commissioning activities.

Experience

3+ years of experience in industrial automation and PLC programming.
Experience in machine commissioning and manufacturing environments.
Experience coordinating software activities or technical work packages is desirable.

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