Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer – Bosch

Location:

Florence, KY. Job

B. Posted: . Full-time. On-site.

• 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.)
• Controls experience preferred:
  • Safety PLC
  • Siemens
  • ABB Industrial Robot/Kassow Cobot

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering or Metallurgy from an accredited institution with minimum 3 yrs. experience in a manufacturing or other relevant industry experience.
• Experience with machining process or heat treating processes preferred
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Analytical problem solver; experience with RedX methodology or other problem solving tools

• Premium health coverage
• 401(k) with generous matching
• Ample paid time off and parental leave
• Comprehensive life and disability protection

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.