Controls Engineer: PLC & Motion Automation Expert

Robert Bosch Group; Pineville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health coverage

401(k) with generous matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Bosch Rexroth is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead the complete automation package design, including schematics, PLC, motion, and programming. You will generate electrical drawings, select PLCs, and develop control narratives to support customer systems.

The role requires designing and testing control solutions, collaborating with Sales and Engineering, and traveling to customer locations as needed. Comprehensive benefits accompany the position in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BSEE/BSET or Associate Degree with 5 years’ work experience (hands-on electrical experience preferred).
• Experienced PLC programmer familiar with Allen Bradley, Siemens, Beckhoff products.
• Ability to set functionality and communication with customer controls systems (Ethercat, Profinet, Ethernet IP).
• Understanding of controls (motion, PLC, Servo) and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN P8; ability to read electrical drawings and perform engineering calculations.

Responsibilities

• Develop programming for projects: PLCs, HMIs, servo drives.
• Size motors, drives, and overloads; ensure correct safety circuits.
• Review customer specs and develop automation package BOM and estimates.
• Travel to customer/vendor locations as needed; interface with customers to resolve discrepancies.
• Develop/maintain/modify drawings to support standard offerings and customer applications.

Skills

Strong teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Self-starter

Client relationship skills

Education

BSEE/BSET or Associate Degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Beckhoff PLC

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN P8

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bosch Rexroth is seeking a Controls Engineer to lead the complete automation package design, including schematics, PLC, motion, and programming. You will generate electrical drawings, select PLCs, and develop control narratives to support customer systems.

The role requires designing and testing control solutions, collaborating with Sales and Engineering, and traveling to customer locations as needed. Comprehensive benefits accompany the position in a fast-paced environment.