Controls Technician - 3rd Shift

industrial maintenance jobs; Albion (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch is seeking a controls technician to provide expert PLC support in a U.S. manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot downtime, diagnose malfunctions, and contribute to process improvements across production cells.

Ideal candidates have PLC and robotics knowledge, electrical controls experience, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a dynamic plant setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associates degree preferred when possible.
• Basic PLC programming, robotics and electrical controls knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for PLC topics in production.
• Troubleshoot downtime issues on production lines.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and perform repairs.
• Develop process and cycle time improvements.
• Support automation devices and vision systems in manufacturing.
• Assist with robotics implementations and troubleshooting.
• Support electrical installation and PLC programming across projects.
• Collaborate with technicians and engineering to solve process-control issues.
• Promote Bosch production system and continuous improvement.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

Electrical controls

Electrical motors

Electropneumatic systems

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associates degree (preferred)

Tools

Nachi

Fanuc

Job 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!

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide technical support for PLC topics in production.

• 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.

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.

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)