Controls Engineer

Bosch Group • Florence, KY

6d

About The Position

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. 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 when necessary Demonstrate strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, professional daily reportouts to 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

Requirements

• Bachelor Electrical Engineering is required.
• Advanced knowledge of 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.
• Strong skills in robot commissioning, motion optimization, and path programming.
• Proficiency in ABB RobotStudio and Kassow Cobot programming environment.
• Understanding of PLC-to-robot communication (e.g., Digital I/O, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP).
• Experience creating training materials and rollout plans for production or maintenance teams.
• Excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work within crossfunctional project teams.
• Demonstrate strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, professional daily reportouts to senior-level and cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Kassow and ABB cobot integration and programming is plus.
• Knowledge of vision systems or peripheral equipment used with cobots (preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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 when necessary
• Demonstrate strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, professional daily reportouts to 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

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.
• We're investing in your success!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees