Process Engineer in Joining Technologies

Bosch Group•Charleston, SC

About The Position

Bosch is seeking a process engineer and technical expert in joining technologies, particularly automated screw driving and press fitting. The role owns and optimizes existing plant joining processes and contributes to the Bosch Center of Competency and International Production Network. It focuses on producing high-precision, reliable mechanical connections while reducing cycle times and defect rates. The engineer specifies, debugs, and improves press machines, automated screwdrivers, and torque-controlled systems. The role uses data-driven methods to resolve complex production issues, including torque deviations, improper seating, and material misalignment, and supports maintenance, trials, capacity planning, and process capability activities. It also leads new process and technology development, equipment upgrades, and projects aimed at cycle-time reduction and improved overall equipment effectiveness. The position defines and manages critical parameters such as press force, distance, press depth, screw speed, and torque curves. It works with internal and external partners on process and equipment optimization, communicates with lead plants and expert teams about technologies and improvements, leads projects and teams, and mentors and trains associates in screw driving and pressing processes.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a similar field.
At least three years of experience in automated industrial manufacturing.
Self-starter with curiosity and the ability and willingness to lead development of technical processes.
Comfortable working cross-functionally and with international teams.
Structured and systematic approach to work, with willingness to adapt to dynamic changes and multitask.
Willingness and ability to travel internationally.
Effective communication at all levels of the organization.
Proficiency in systematic problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5-Why, or Shainin.
Indefinite U.S. work authorization; future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience with joining technologies, including automated screw-driving and pressing equipment and processes.
Fastening technology knowledge, including torque-angle analysis, clamp-load generation, thread engagement, joint design, fastening strategies, and residual preload management.
Press-fit process design experience, including interference calculations, force-displacement curve analysis, tolerance stack-up evaluation, retention-force validation, and material interaction effects.
Experience analyzing process signatures such as torque-angle, torque-time, force-distance, and force-time curves.
Experience applying SPC methodologies and interpreting Cp/Cpk studies.
Experience conducting Measurement Systems Analysis, Gauge R&R studies, process validation, and capability studies.
Understanding of servo-driven assembly systems, industrial networks, and controls integration.
Experience using data analysis tools such as Python, SQL, Minitab, JMP, Power BI, or equivalent.
Experience with software development or scripting languages such as Python, C#, C++, or VB.NET.
Experience with equipment maintenance and management, including PM and TPM.
PLC programming and industrial control technologies.
Strong documentation skills.
German or English language background.

Responsibilities

Own and serve as the technical expert for plant press-fit and automated screw-driving processes, including participation in the Bosch Center of Competency and International Production Network.
Optimize and troubleshoot automated assembly processes to improve connection precision and reliability while reducing cycle times and defect rates.
Specify, debug, and improve press machines, automated screwdrivers, and torque-controlled systems.
Use data-driven methods to resolve production issues such as torque deviations, improper seating, and material misalignment.
Support maintenance, trials, capacity planning, and process capability activities.
Lead development and implementation of new processes, technologies, equipment upgrades, and projects to reduce cycle time and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
Define, document, and manage critical process parameters, including press force, distance, press depth, screw speed, and torque curves.
Collaborate with internal and external partners on process and equipment optimization.
Communicate and participate with lead plants and expert teams on technologies and process improvements.
Manage projects and lead teams.
Mentor and train associates in screw-driving and pressing processes.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
Competitive time-away-from-work policy.
Paid time off: 16 days, increasing up to 30 days based on seniority.
Five personal days.
Nine company-paid holidays.
Six weeks of paid parental leave.
401(k) with a 75% company match on the first 9% of employee contributions.
Bosch Defined Contribution plan with 100% company-funded 401(k) contributions ranging from 2.5% to 6.5% of pay.
Student debt retirement savings match.
Profit-sharing bonus (CPrP) of up to 10%.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Onsite cafeteria.
Onsite Starbucks Cafe.
Onsite Bosch Store with employee discounts.
Financial planning and goal-setting resources.
Life and disability protection.