2027 Spring Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op

Robert Bosch Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIRST Robotics

AWIM (A World In Motion)

Job summary

Robert Bosch Group in Charleston is offering a Spring 2027 Manufacturing Engineering Co-op to support production lines, drive output and quality improvements, and identify technical solutions for capacity and demand gaps.

You will assist with problem solving, data transparency tools, and production trial planning while coordinating with management and engineering teams.Exposure to fixtures, gages, and WPC is provided, with training and documentation support.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, mechanical, Electrical Engineering preferred).
• Strong interest in special machinery, industrial automation, or manufacturing systems, particularly within the automotive industry.
• Familiarity with engineering principles, concept development, and system-level thinking.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and coordinate problem solving or troubleshooting activities on equipment or process issues.
• Communicate project status to management on a regular basis.
• Develop software tools to improve data transparency.
• Develop plans for production trials, focusing on equipment and process quality and technical documentation.
• Assist with training and documentation for hourly and salaried associates.
• Troubleshoot production problems and identify root causes.
• Update machine drawings to improve equipment robustness or stability.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation and quality plans (WIs, CPs, PFMEA, gage logs).
• Work with SolidWorks to improve design of machining fixtures, gages, robots’ grippers, WPC.
• Develop workplace layouts and material flow.

Skills

Engineering principles

System-level thinking

Communication

Excel

PowerBI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

2027 Spring Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op

• Full-time

Bosch Charleston is a part of a global network with close to 400,000 associates who make products that are "Invented for Life."

The Bosch Charleston plant has a long history in the Lowcountry and was established in 1974. WeDrive.to provide a safe and inspiring environment for our associates. We make a difference and delight our global customers by creating state of the art products.

BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

This is a Co-op Opportunity for Engineering students to support driving output and quality improvements, supporting production lines, and identifying technical solutions for gaps in capacity and demand. Below you will find some general information about Bosch North America (RBNA), the Bosch-Charleston Automotive plant, and some examples of typical assignments that students will be given:

• Identification and coordination of problem solving or troubleshooting activities on equipment or process issues
• Communication through operational and departmental management on project status
• Development of software tools to improve data transparency
• Developing plan for production trials, with focus on equipment and process quality and technical documentation
• Assisting with training and documentation with hourly and salaried associates
• Troubleshoot production problems and their root causes
• Update machine drawings to improve equipment robustness or stability
• Help to develop and maintain manufacturing documentation and quality plans according to company standards: Work Instructions, Control Plans, PFMEA#s, gage logs, etc.
• Work with Solid Work to improve design of machining fixtures, gages, robots’ grippers, WPC.
• Help to develop workplace layouts and material flow.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing aBachelor’s degree in Engineering(Industrial, mechanical, Electrical Engineering preferred).
• Strong interest in special machinery, industrial automation, or manufacturing systems, particularly within the automotive industry.
• Familiarity with engineering principles, concept development, and system-level thinking.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Excellentoral and written communicationskills.
• Stronginterpersonal skillswith the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Proficient inMicrosoft Office(Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, autoCAD, powerBI)
• Strongorganizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience withCNCmachines.
• Experience withmachiningof aluminum.
• Experience with fixture design, gage design, carbide & PCD tooling.
• Effectiveproblem-solvingskills.
• Ability tocoordinateandmanagemultiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to teach and work with workshop personnel.
• Self-starting, results oriented, flexible, team player.
• Demonstratedisciplineandconsistencyregarding adherence to established standards.

The above summary is consistent with the company's compensation philosophy and represents a fair description of the position, as supplied by the appropriate unit(s). It is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by this position and is not an exhaustive list of all job duties. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

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!Bosch Benefits | Bosch in the USA

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