PLC Controls Technician: Siemens PLCs, Vision & Robotics

Bosch USA; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

401k Matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Bosch USA in Florence, KY is seeking a PLC Controls Technician to design, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-controlled systems using Siemens S7 and TIA Portal, supporting manufacturing operations for reliability and efficiency.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLC programming, HMI development, and integration with vision systems, with opportunities for cross-functional collaboration and career growth.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation and maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with ability to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Knowledge of IEC 61131-3 languages (LAD, FBD, SCL, STL, GRAPH).
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and electrical servicing/installations experience.
• Experience with Cognex/Keyence vision systems.
• Experience with Rexroth and Siemens servo drives.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and maintain PLC systems per corporate standards.
• Develop and support HMI applications for manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment and automation issues to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Modify PLC programs and interface communications with industrial devices.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with vision systems (Cognex/Keyence).
• Troubleshoot and maintain servo drive systems (Rexroth/Siemens).
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and operations to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Support mechanical troubleshooting and general maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder Logic

HMI development

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Mechanical aptitude

Vision systems Cognex/Keyence

Siemens S7 & TIA Portal

Servo drives Rexroth/Siemens

Education

Associate degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or related field

Tools

Siemens Step 7

TIA Portal

Rexroth servo drives

Siemens servo drives

Cognex Vision

Keyence Vision

Job description

Bosch USA in Florence, KY is seeking a PLC Controls Technician to design, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-controlled systems using Siemens S7 and TIA Portal, supporting manufacturing operations for reliability and efficiency.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLC programming, HMI development, and integration with vision systems, with opportunities for cross-functional collaboration and career growth.