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Company Description

**The Bosch Group** is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 402,000 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2017). The company generated sales of $88.2 billion in 2017. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology.

As part of the Mobilitity Solutions division, the Florence KY plant is one of the world's leading automotive steering supplier locations. Robert Bosch Automotive Steering LLC is growing in the market and continues to innovate and develop new products to meet customer needs.

Job Description

SUMMARY

Propose solutions and IT alternatives to the problems presented in special processes of production machines, with the priority of ensuring the quality of the products, as well as ensure the correct application of the ITM directives, according to VM/MFD and corporate policies.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

+ Deployment and Engineering for digital technology solutions & data services for manufacturing traceability (MES), IT Shopfloor Solutions and Analytics.

+ Connected Industry and Industry 4.0 product portfolio implementation.

+ Application project onsite tryout with PLC engineers/machine supplier and customer team

+ Maintain the security in the production according to the Bosch ITM regulations which affects PCs, servers, hardware and networks as concept definitions and physical implementation of such

+ Maintain and improve the MES to increase production efficiency and enable data analytics and AI projects

+ Align internationally on Industry 4.0 Projects and ensure these are fulfilled according to standards and Central Directives in collaboration with other departments.

+ Provide training and support for i4.0 solutions to support end users

+ Migrate production relevant IT systems and software applications to new architecture and versions.

+ Driving digitalization and assuring stable production processes using MES (Manufacturing Execution System) solutions and following ITM policies.

+ Conception and implementation of production IT equipment, IT solutions and enhanced features together with coordination of suppliers.

+ Trouble shooting and fault elimination on Servers, PCs, PLCs, Networks.

+ Investigation of process data structures on stations and servers to identify anomalies and improvement potentials.

+ Migrating production relevant IT systems and software applications to new architecture and versions.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS and ABILITIES

Language Skills:

+ Proficient in English language, both written and spoken. Additional languages like German are a plus

+ Must have excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong ambition to drive projects.

Mathematical Skills:

+ Advanced math skills required

Reasoning Ability:

+ Self-organized and systematic work approach, Personality: committed, creative, resilient, and capable. Operation: independent, innovative, reliable, and conscientious

Leadership Skills:

+ Dynamic personality with a team-first and can-do attitude

+ Strong networking skills, preferably already has a network within the organization

+ Able to succeed in an entrepreneurial environment, willing to perform tasks outside the official job descriptions

+ Must be able to work independently and make needed decisions with little direct supervision.

+ Must be able to handle multiple tasks and set priorities accordingly.

Computer Skills:

+ Must have advanced computer skills and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook software. Must be capable of learning other software packages (Ex: SAP, and Test Software).

+ IT skills with Windows/Linux OS, SQL server, MySQL, and Oracle database; Virtual Machines; Network; Cloud technology; Programing experience with C#, Java, JS, etc.

+ Existing knowledge and experience w/ Nexeed-MES and portfolio is plus

+ ERP or other manufacturing execution software experience is plus

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

+ N/A

Other Skills and Abilities:

+ Project Management experience is plus

+ Must be able to function in a support role for CIP and TOP teams within the plant.

Additional Information

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

Robert Bosch Automotive Steering, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.