Controls Technician - 3rd Shift

Robert Bosch Group; Albion (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Bosch Group in Indiana seeks a technician to provide PLC support in production, troubleshoot downtime, and diagnose equipment malfunctions. You will assist with automation devices and vision systems, support robotics and PLC programming, and mentor peers while upholding quality and EHS standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering, adherence to Bosch Production System, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Basic PLC programming knowledge expected.
• Robotics knowledge preferred (Nachi/Fanuc).
• Electrical control basics understanding.
• Electrical motors principles understanding.
• Knowledge of electropneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for PLC topics in production.
• Troubleshooting support for downtime issues in production lines.
• Diagnosis of equipment malfunctions including repairs and adjustments.
• Develop process and cycle time improvements to increase performance.
• Support implementation of new automation devices and vision systems.
• Robotics issues support and troubleshooting.
• Electrical installation and PLC programming support for projects.
• Interface with technicians and engineering for best control solutions.
• Mentor less experienced technicians in PLC topics.
• Ensure compliance with Quality principles and Bosch systems.
• Promote Bosch Production System and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Comply with EHS policies and complete scheduled PMs.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

Electrical control

Electrical motors principles

Electropneumatic systems

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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!

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 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.

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)