Technical Functions/Maintenance Intern / Co-op - Spring 2027

Bosch USA; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Bosch USA is seeking a technically minded intern in Kentucky to support spare parts inventory, procurement, and storeroom optimization. The role emphasizes data accuracy, cycle counting, and collaboration with maintenance teams to sustain equipment uptime and reliability.

You will engage in TPM-aligned improvements, practice 5S organization, and help reduce costs through better inventory management while learning ERP/CMMS tools in a real-world manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required for data entry and management.
• Willingness to learn CMMS/ERP systems and inventory processes.
• Interest in maintenance parts and storeroom operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate spare parts and consumables inventory; ensure data integrity.
• Perform cycle counts and investigate discrepancies to improve accuracy.
• Monitor stock levels; initiate replenishment to prevent shortages and excess inventory.
• Maintain storeroom labeling, storage, and 5S standards to improve organization.
• Generate purchase requisitions and track orders in systems.
• Issue parts against work orders in CMMS and update ERP records.
• Analyze usage trends; identify optimization opportunities and report KPIs.
• Support TPM initiatives through effective spare parts management and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, purchasing, and operations teams to boost uptime.

Skills

Excel

Data entry

Inventory management

CMMS/ERP learning

Maintenance parts knowledge

Education

Technical degree student (enrolled)

Job description

We Are Bosch.

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility, or industry.

Company Description

We Are Bosch.

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility, or industry.

Let’s grow together, enjoy more, and inspire each other. Work

• Reinvent yourself: At Bosch, you will evolve.
• Discover new directions: At Bosch, you will find your place.
• Balance your life: At Bosch, your job matches your lifestyle.
• Celebrate success: At Bosch, we celebrate you.
• Be yourself: At Bosch, we value values.
• Shape tomorrow: At Bosch, you change lives.

Job Description

The Technical Engineering Function intern manages and optimizes maintenance spare parts inventory and consumable supplies to ensure maximum equipment uptime and operational efficiency. This role supports maintenance operations through accurate inventory management, timely procurement, stock level optimization, and parts availability while driving continuous improvement initiatives aligned with TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and cost reduction objectives. The position is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, minimizing stockouts and excess inventory, supporting preventive maintenance activities, and improving storeroom organization and processes to enhance overall plant reliability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory of spare parts, tools, and consumable supplies
• Perform cycle counts, investigate inventory discrepancies, and implement corrective actions to maintain inventory accuracy
• Monitor stock levels and initiate replenishment activities to ensure critical parts availability while minimizing excess inventory
• Maintain proper labeling, storage, and 5S organization standards within the storeroom
• Generate purchase requisitions and track orders
• Issue parts against work orders in CMMS
• Maintain accurate inventory, purchasing, and asset data within ERP and CMMS systems
• Analyze inventory usage trends, identify optimization opportunities, reduce costs, and develop/report KPIs
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory management, storeroom organization, and process efficiency
• Ensure compliance with safety and EHS requirements
• Manage obsolete and slow-moving inventory while identifying opportunities for cost savings and inventory reduction
• Support TPM initiatives through effective spare parts management
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, purchasing, and operations teams to support equipment uptime and plant performance

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a technical degree program.
• Basic computer skills are required, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel knowledge. The majority of the day-to-day activities in this role include data entry and management done within Excel.
• Interest and ability to learn CMMS/ERP systems, inventory management.
• Prefer candidates with maintenance parts knowledge.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

• Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.

Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success!