Controls Engineer

Bosch Group • Florence, KY

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About The Position

The Controls Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, improvement, and optimization of control systems, including machine, robot, vision systems, and measurement programs. This role also maintains equipment documentation and technical prints. It involves solving complex automation and programming challenges with minimal supervision and escalating only the most critical issues when necessary. The Controls Engineer is expected to be available outside of standard working hours to support urgent production needs when required.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Advanced knowledge of Siemens PLC programming is expected, typically gained through a minimum of three years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or automation environment.
• Three to five years of relevant experience and/or specialized training in industrial control systems, automation, robotics, or a related field is required.
• Good verbal and written language skills required
• College level technical math skills required
• Individual must have ability to make independent decisions that may be of a complex nature.
• Works under minimal supervision. May assist in orienting and training lower-level employees.
• Must have Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook software. Must be capable of learning other software packages.
• Individual must possess the interpersonal skills to communicate with coworkers.
• Must have the ability to work in a manufacturing assembly environment. The positions require the ability to stand/walk for up to 4 hours at a time, repetitively bend, twist, grasp and lift up to 45 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex programming, software, and integration issues across PLC‑based control systems and automation equipment; engage external vendors or subject‑matter experts when required.
• Debug, optimize, and implement process improvements for automated assembly and manufacturing line controls to improve efficiency, equipment reliability, safety, and overall value stream performance.
• Design, develop, and optimize control concepts, logic, and architectures for automated equipment, machines, and production systems.
• Troubleshoot, modify, and maintain robot‑to‑PLC interface programs to ensure reliable communication, seamless integration, and consistent operational performance.
• Maintain, update, and continuously improve vision inspection and measurement systems to support stable production and quality requirements.
• Provide advanced technical support to maintenance teams by diagnosing control‑related equipment issues and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Deliver hands‑on training and technical guidance to maintenance personnel to increase local technical capability in automation and control systems.
• Maintain accurate control system documentation, electrical prints, software backups, and version control in accordance with internal standards.
• Stay current with emerging automation technologies, software platforms, and hardware to ensure ongoing technical excellence and innovation.
• Execute special projects, system upgrades, and automation initiatives as assigned by management.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in PLC programming languages and industrial control standards.
• Support production needs with schedule flexibility such as On Call responsibility

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
• Education Level: Associate degree