Project Specialist (PLC)

Bosch Building Technologies North America

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical
Dental
Vision
401K w/ company match
Life/AD&D/LTD
Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance

Job summary

Bosch Building Technologies North America in Phoenix is seeking a Project Specialist I to support the design, development, and implementation of automation and control systems for industrial environments. You will collaborate with senior engineers on PLC and HMI development, system testing, commissioning and documentation to gain hands-on experience across the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include designing control system hardware/software, developing PLC/HMI programs, and providing

Qualifications

  • Minimum of high school diploma or two-year technical degree in HVAC or Electronics related studies preferred.
  • 1+ years of experience in mission critical or industrial environment.
  • 1+ years of experience in HVAC and/or building automation.
  • Knowledge of industrial and mobile PLC and HMI programming.
  • Working knowledge and experience with Ignition SCADA HMI
  • Some knowledge of CodeSys (IEC 61131-3), RSLogix (AB), AVEVA (Wonderware) and CX-Programmer (Omron) programming languages.

Responsibilities

  • Determine design and performance parameters for control system applications.
  • Determine system I/O maps and specify hardware to meet design requirements, including future growth.
  • Design automation, industrial, and critical environment control system hardware and software.
  • Develop PLC and HMI software to meet functional requirements.
  • Support sales by visiting customer sites to discuss technical details of potential solutions.
  • Provide direction and support through construction.
  • Perform, assist, and sign off on final testing/commissioning of systems.
  • Initiate final technical documentation for completed projects (As-Builts).
  • Troubleshoot and debug PLC hardware and HMI/SCADA software.
  • Provide technical support to technicians, customers, and sales teams.

Skills

Industrial HVAC
PLC programming
HMI programming
Ignition SCADA
CodeSys IEC 61131-3
RSLogix/AB
AVEVA Wonderware
CX-Programmer
Documentation
Customer communication

Education

High school diploma or technical degree (HVAC/Electronics)
BS in related field (preferred)

Tools

Ignition SCADA
CodeSys
RSLogix/AB
AVEVA Wonderware
CX-Programmer

Job description

Job Summary:

Project Specialist I supports the design, development, and implementation of automation and control systems for industrial and critical environment applications. This role works closely with senior engineers and project teams to assist with PLC and HMI development, system testing, commissioning, and documentation. The position offers hands‑on experience across the full project lifecycle while building technical skills, troubleshooting capabilities, and customer‑facing communication in a collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities
  • Determine the design and performance parameters for control system applications.
  • Determine system I/O maps and help specify hardware to meet existing design requirements in addition to accommodation of potential future system growth.
  • Design automation, industrial, and critical environment controls system hardware and software.
  • Develop PLC and HMI software to meet the functional requirements of the system.
  • Support sales by visiting customer sites to support discussions related to the technical details of potential solutions.
  • Provide direction and support through the construction process.
  • Perform, assist, and sign off on final testing/commissioning of the completed systems.
  • Initiate final technical documentation for completed projects (As-Builts).
  • Troubleshoot and debug PLC hardware and HMI/SCADA software.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for other technicians, customers, and sales teams.
  • Responsible for maintaining current technical, interpersonal, and communication skills through continuous education/development. (school, reading, seminars, industry group membership, etc.)
  • Work with Engineering/Design team to create Submittal and Panel Drawings.
  • Maintain clean driving record.
  • Must be able to access and inspect all areas of building control and industrial machinery.
  • Must be able travel as required
  • Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
  • Minimum of high school diploma or two-year technical degree in HVAC or Electronics related studies preferred.
  • 1+ years of experience in mission critical or industrial environment.
  • 1+ years of experience in HVAC and/or building automation.
  • Knowledge of industrial and mobile PLC and HMI programming.
  • Working knowledge and experience with Ignition SCADA HMI
  • Some knowledge of CodeSys (IEC 61131-3), RSLogix (AB), AVEVA (Wonderware) and CX-Programmer (Omron) programming languages.
  • Knowledge and proficiency in system data storage and transfer.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Clean driving record
Preferred Qualifications
  • BS (Computer/Mechanical) or equivalent experience/training.
  • 2+ years of experience in mission critical or industrial environment.
  • Knowledge of industrial and mobile PLC and HMI programming.
  • Knowledge of CodeSys (IEC 61131-3), RSLogix (AB), AVEVA (Wonderware) and CX-Programmer (Omron) programming languages.
  • Experience with BACnet and DDC systems/protocols/programming is a plus.
  • Knowledge and proficiency in system data storage and transfer.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Physical Demands
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, climb, walk, sit, push, pull, squat, crawl, and stoop. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel objects, and type on keyboard; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The use of power tools will be required to effectively perform this position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet)
Working Conditions
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, work on job sites, may be required to travel to and from job site locations, may work in a typical office environment, and is occasionally exposed to construction equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Confined space entry may be required. High work may be required.
Additional Information
  • Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary
  • Benefits:
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • 401K w/ company match
    • Life/AD&D/LTD
    • Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Pet Insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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