Automotive Mechatronics Engineering Co-op

Bosch USA; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch Charleston is seeking an engineering co-op student to support driving output and quality improvements on production lines. You will help identify technical solutions for gaps in capacity and demand, work on machine concepts, and assist with commissioning and trials in a fast-paced automotive environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration across mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams, with opportunities to present concepts and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• This role requires currently pursuing a Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering.
• Strong interest in special machinery, industrial automation, or manufacturing systems in automotive.
• Familiarity with engineering principles, concept development, and system-level thinking.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing machine concepts and technical solutions for automotive sector needs.
• Support engineering projects through concept, design, build, and commissioning phases.
• Prepare and present technical concepts and system architectures for project discussions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, controls, manufacturing).
• Track technical scope, requirements, risks, schedules, and deliverables.
• Participate in continuous improvement of engineering standards and processes.
• Assist with on-site activities such as customer meetings, trials, and commissioning.

Skills

Special machinery

Industrial automation

Manufacturing systems

Automotive industry

System-level thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (pursuing)

Tools

CAD (Autodesk Inventor/AutoCAD)

PLC programming

HMI design

Job description

Bosch Charleston is seeking an engineering co-op student to support driving output and quality improvements on production lines. You will help identify technical solutions for gaps in capacity and demand, work on machine concepts, and assist with commissioning and trials in a fast-paced automotive environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration across mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams, with opportunities to present concepts and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.