Project Specialist Senior (PLC)

Bosch Building Technologies North America; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

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 is seeking a Project Specialist Senior to design, develop, and commission industrial and building control systems from concept to completion. This role requires creating I/O maps, specifying hardware, and developing PLC and HMI software to meet performance goals.

Travel to customer sites is required; you will provide technical guidance to internal teams, customers, and sales, support testing/commissioning, and contribute to project documentation and

Qualifications

• BS in Computer/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years in mission critical or industrial environment.
• 5+ years in HVAC/building automation.
• Knowledge of industrial and mobile PLC and HMI programming.
• Proficient in Ignition SCADA HMI.
• Expert knowledge of CodeSys, RSLogix, AVEVA Wonderware and CX-Programmer.
• Knowledge of data storage and transfer.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Analytical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Determine design and performance parameters for control system applications.
• Determine system I/O maps and help specify hardware for current and future needs.
• Design automation, industrial, and critical environment controls.
• Develop PLC and HMI software to meet requirements.
• Support sales by visiting customer sites and discussing technical solutions.
• Provide direction and support through construction.
• Perform, oversee, and sign off on final testing/commissioning.
• Initiate final technical documentation (As‑Builts).
• Troubleshoot PLC and HMI/SCADA software.
• Provide technical support to technicians, customers, and sales teams.
• Maintain skills via continuing education/development.

Skills

Ignition SCADA

CodeSys IEC 61131-3

RSLogix/AB

AVEVA Wonderware

CX-Programmer Omron

PLC & HMI programming

Industrial automation

HVAC/building automation

MS Office

Strong communication

Education

BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

2851 W Kathleen Rd, Phoenix , Arizona 85053-4053 , United States

About Us

Backed by more than a century of Bosch innovation, Bosch Building Technologies North America is driven by a simple belief: buildings should protect, inspire, and empower the people inside them. We partner with organizations to create smart, connected environments that feel safer, work smarter, and support a more sustainable future. With decades of regional experience and teams rooted in communities across North America, we bring together integrated security, fire detection, building automation, and energy solutions, all delivered by people who genuinely care. Our experts are committed to excellence, guided by digital innovation, and passionate about creating experiences that make every building feel like it's working for you.

In 2026, Robert Bosch unified its global building technology integrator operations under the name of Bosch Building Technologies. As part of this transition, Paladin Technologies and Climatec combined their branch networks, creating a product-agnostic systems integrator focus on delivering flexible, future‑ready solutions, offering customers an expanded, cross‑domain service portfolio working as one cohesive team to deliver greater value under a stronger Bosch identity.

Full Time/Part Time

Full‑time

Job Description

Job Summary:The Project Specialist Senior is responsible for designing, developing, and commissioning industrial and building control systems from concept through completion. This role includes determining system requirements, creating I/O maps, specifying hardware, and developing PLC and HMI software to meet functional and performance goals. The position supports projects through construction, testing, and final commissioning, while providing technical guidance to internal teams, customers, and sales. Ongoing responsibilities include troubleshooting complex control systems, producing technical documentation, supporting future system growth, and maintaining technical expertise through continuous professional development. Travel to customer sites and access to industrial machinery are required.

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, oversee, 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.
• Must be able to access and inspect all areas of building control and industrial machinery.
• Must be able travel for extended durations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• BS (Computer/Mechanical) Engineering or equivalent experience/training.
• 5+ years of experience in mission critical or industrial environment.
• 5+ 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
• Expert level 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in mission critical or industrial environment
• 7+ years of experience in HVAC and/or building automation
• MS (Computer/Mechanical) Engineering with 5 - 10+ years of related work experience
• Experience with BACnet and DDC systems/protocols/programming is a plus.
• Ignition SCADA HMI certification(s)

Physical Demands:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• 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:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

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

Disclaimers

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, orveteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualifiedapplicants 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, familyresponsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, genderexpression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protectionstatus, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge frommilitary service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.