Controls Technician - 3rd Shift

Bosch USA; Albion (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch USA in Indiana is seeking a skilled technician to support automation and controls in our production environment. You will troubleshoot downtime, diagnose complex equipment issues, and drive process improvements across assembly lines.

You’ll work with robotics, PLCs, and sensor systems, collaborating with engineers and technicians to implement solutions and maintain high quality standards. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associates degree preferred.
• PLC programming basics knowledge.
• Robotics knowledge preferred (Nachi and Fanuc).
• Electrical control knowledge and motor principles.
• Electropneumatic systems knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting support for downtime issues in production lines.
• Diagnosis of equipment malfunctions and complex repairs.
• Develop process and cycle time improvements for production performance.
• Support automation devices and vision systems implementation in manufacturing cells.
• Robotics issues support and troubleshooting; PLC programming assistance.
• Interface with technicians and engineering to resolve process control problems.
• Promote Bosch production system and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Robotics knowledge

PLC programming

Electrical control

Electrical motors principles

Electropneumatic systems

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associates degree (preferred)

Tools

PLC basics

Electrical wiring

Automation equipment

Job description

Company Description

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology - with us, you will have the change to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch!

Company Description

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology - with us, you will have the change to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch!

Job Description

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshooting support for downtime issues in production lines.
• Diagnosis equipment malfunctions including complicated repairs and adjustments.
• Develop process and cycle time improvement to increase performance in production.
• Support implementation of new automation devices & vision systems in manufacturing processes cells.
• Robotics issues support. Implementations and/or troubleshooting.
• Electrical installation and PLC programming support for entire projects (offline and in production).
• Interface with other technicians and engineering groups to achieve best solutions to process control problems.
• Support Internal PLC training and mentoring of less experienced technicians.
• Ensure compliance of Quality basic principles.
• Actively promote and support the Bosch production system, participation in Continuous Improvement projects, policy implementation and teamwork.
• It is the associate's responsibility to know and apply the EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) Policies, according to the following responsibilities:
• Comply with legal and corporate requirements and applicable regulations.
• Comply with Security requirements applied for your area.
• Complete assembly equipment automation and robot targeted PMs.
• Actively participate in training and tests that are scheduled according to the risk level of your position in accordance with the applicable regulations.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associates degree (preferred)
• PLC programming basic knowledge level.
• Robotics basic knowledge (preferably in Nachi and Fanuc)
• Electrical control basic knowledge.
• Electrical motors principles knowledge.
• Electropneumatic systems knowledge.

Additional Information

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Position will be assigned Curricula from the Bosch competency module that supports controls technician competencies upon hire
• Technician as minimum with demonstrated ability to move to Advanced Level or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in automatic equipment functionality and troubleshooting.
• Must possess good communication skills.
• Analytically minded and self-driven to advance one’s own understanding and proficiency in automation control development.
• High level of teamwork, detail oriented, self-motivated, and the ability to multi-task in a dynamic and challenging manufacturing environment.

Physical Job Functions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work in an office setting, as well as, production floor environment. Sitting, standing, walking, talking, focusing, and working around moving equipment as well as heat, electrical, hot plastic and steel.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.

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

FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)

AWIM (A World In Motion)