Automation Engineer

Bosch Group • Florence, KY

9h

About The Position

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Design, develop, and implement automated manufacturing processes, equipment, and work cells
3D modeling and tooling design capability required.
Identify opportunities to automate manual or inefficient processes to improve productivity and quality
Lead automation projects from concept through commissioning and production ramp-up
Develop process flow diagrams, equipment layouts, control concepts, and technical specifications
Collaborate with controls engineers, equipment suppliers, and integrators on system design and validation
Perform process capability studies, cycle time analysis, and ROI evaluations for automation initiatives
Troubleshoot and optimize automated equipment to ensure reliable, repeatable performance
Support new product introductions by developing manufacturable and automatable processes
Create and maintain documentation including work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, and standard operating procedures
Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements
Train operators and maintenance personnel on new automated systems
Develop and maintain APQP documents such as PFMEA, flow charts, etc.
Develop and maintain process documentation such as Set-up Instructions and Work Instructions.
Lead and/or provide input for the specification, design, build and launch of new processes.
Lead and/or participate in procurement, installation and runoff of new equipment.
Lead and/or participate in implementing Engineering Change Requests
Analyze existing and future production capacity requirements.
Incorporate needs of Production into project and process activities.
Develop Preventive Maintenance and spare parts plan for equipment.
Provide and maintain project timelines and budgets.
Develop engineering practices and procedures to improve existing systems.
Support continuous improvement activities to address safety, quality and productivity for the assigned area.
Coordinate with maintenance to evaluate technician training gaps and recommended training.
Conduct regular audits (Quality- LPA, Work Station, 5S, Operator, etc.)

Requirements

• 3D modeling and tooling design capability required.
• Bachelors of Science in Engineering or Metallurgy from an accredited institution with minimum 3 yrs. experience in a manufacturing or other relevant industry experience.
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Analytical problem solver; experience with RedX methodology or other problem solving tools
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with machining process or heat treating processes preferred
• Controls experience preferred: Safety PLC Siemens ABB Industrial Robot/Kassow Cobot

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automated manufacturing processes, equipment, and work cells
• Identify opportunities to automate manual or inefficient processes to improve productivity and quality
• Lead automation projects from concept through commissioning and production ramp-up
• Develop process flow diagrams, equipment layouts, control concepts, and technical specifications
• Collaborate with controls engineers, equipment suppliers, and integrators on system design and validation
• Perform process capability studies, cycle time analysis, and ROI evaluations for automation initiatives
• Troubleshoot and optimize automated equipment to ensure reliable, repeatable performance
• Support new product introductions by developing manufacturable and automatable processes
• Create and maintain documentation including work instructions, PFMEAs, control plans, and standard operating procedures
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality systems, and regulatory requirements
• Train operators and maintenance personnel on new automated systems
• Develop and maintain APQP documents such as PFMEA, flow charts, etc.
• Develop and maintain process documentation such as Set-up Instructions and Work Instructions.
• Lead and/or provide input for the specification, design, build and launch of new processes.
• Lead and/or participate in procurement, installation and runoff of new equipment.
• Lead and/or participate in implementing Engineering Change Requests
• Analyze existing and future production capacity requirements.
• Incorporate needs of Production into project and process activities.
• Develop Preventive Maintenance and spare parts plan for equipment.
• Provide and maintain project timelines and budgets.
• Develop engineering practices and procedures to improve existing systems.
• Support continuous improvement activities to address safety, quality and productivity for the assigned area.
• Coordinate with maintenance to evaluate technician training gaps and recommended training.
• Conduct regular audits (Quality- LPA, Work Station, 5S, Operator, etc.)

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level