• Controls Engineer

    Bosch (Florence, KY)


    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 #LikeABosch

     

    • 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

    + Design, program, and implement Kassow and ABB cobot applications for new and existing production processes.

    + Lead cobot integration projects from concept through installation and handover to production.

    + Develop and execute rollout plans for cobot systems, including timeline, resource planning, and documentation.

    + Collaborate with Mechanical, and Process Engineers to ensure smooth integration of cobots into automation lines.

    + Optimize cobot motion paths, cycle times, and process logic for maximum efficiency and uptime.

    + Troubleshoot and modify cobot and robot-to-PLC communication programs to ensure smooth operation and data exchange.

    + Train and mentor the technician team on cobot operation, programming, and basic troubleshooting.

    + Document and standardize cobot programming templates, backup procedures, and version control methods.

    + Support improvement projects by identifying opportunities to automate manual processes with cobot solutions.

    + Assist with robot simulation, offline programming, and testing using ABB RobotStudio or Kassow interfaces.

    + Stay up to date on emerging cobot technologies, programming tools, and software updates relevant to Kassow and ABB systems.

    + Provide technical input and lessons learned during project reviews and future cobot expansion planning.

    + Support maintenance teams in diagnosing and resolving equipment-related issues.

    + Provide hands-on training and technical guidance to maintenance personnel on control systems and automation equipment.

    + Troubleshoot and resolve complex programming issues in control systems and automation equipment. Identify and engage external expertise whennecessary

    + Demonstrate strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, professional daily reportoutsto senior-level and cross-functional teams.

    + The Controls Engineering team participates in a structured on‑call rotation to ensure 24/7 support for production operations

    + Other duties may be assigned as needed

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor Electrical Engineering is required.

    + Advanced knowledge of PLC programming is expected, typically gainedthrough a minimum of three years of hands-on experience in amanufacturing or automation environment.

    + Three to five years of relevant experience and/or specialized training inindustrial control systems, automation, robotics, or a related field isrequired.

    + Experience in Kassow and ABB cobot integration and programming is plus.• Strong skills in robot commissioning, motion optimization, and pathprogramming.

    + Proficiency in ABB RobotStudio and Kassow Cobot programmingenvironment.

    + Understanding of PLC-to-robot communication (e.g., Digital I/O,PROFINET, Ethernet/IP).

    + Experience creating training materials and rollout plans for production ormaintenance teams.

    + Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work within crossfunctionalproject teams.

    + Knowledge of vision systems or peripheral equipment used with cobots(preferred).

     

    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!