PLC Functions Expert

Company Description

• Bosch was founded in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) and for more than 130 years has been distinguished by a unique corporate culture based on solid values that drive us to improve every day. Our products, present in a wide variety of fields, that contribute to improve the quality of life of millions of people.

Job Description

The technical voice of JuP1 to the CoCs, strong technical support for the value streams
and at the same time a guiding hand for process standards
Central reference for process definitions at JuP1

• - Close contact to international competence centers
• - Active participation in process definition meetings at lead plants
• - Ensure process specific standards and know-how-exchange in cross.
• - Value stream engineering teams
• - Improve process stability and efficiency.
• - Coaching and knowledge deployment to the VS-engineers
• - Support new product launches with technical knowhow.

Current production (approximately 50%)

• Set standards for processes and methods and confirm.
• Capability studies
• Might be part of problem-solving teams and risk assessment teams.
• Organize knowledge exchange across value streams and CNs.
• Ensure process related knowledge exchange across production plants.
• Train and coach value stream engineers

New project launches (approximately 30%)

• Support feasibility studies
• Technical expertise for VS-engineer for specification of equipment
• Future (approximately 20%)
• Networking with CoCs other plants and development
• Know the market for equipment and methods in area of competence.

Metrics

• SpecificWill be related to process stability, cost targets and milestones.
• IDC for Core Processes according to business plant targets
• Down time for core processes according to business plant targets
• Assure machinery technical availability.
• Core Process MTBF & MTTR targets according to plant targets
• Divisional Manufacturing directives (DMD) implementation, standardization and governance.
• CN Meeting attendance virtual & F2F

Qualifications

Programming of PLC's, IPC's and HMI’s, as well as special control equipment for the construction, modification and automation of special machines and equipment/devices.

• Develop the programming and setup of PLC's, IPC's and HMI's for the start-up of automatic and semi-automatic machines.
• Set up special equipment.
• Elaborate offline base station programs.
• Programming, debugging and commissioning of PLC's, HMI's and special equipment.
• Carry out the program for the construction, modification and automation of machines and equipment/devices that are integrated into the production lines.
• Program equipment for new projects and/or modifications.
• Implement the connectivity of the automatic and semi-automatic machines to servers (MES).
• Troubleshooting for connectivity and logic failures in equipment.
• Troubleshooting of programs and automated systems.
• Ensure the proper operation of all communications equipment of the production areas and launch of new projects.
• Handle daily necessary PLC changes on all supported production lines according to engineering requests.
• Key player in new projects aligned to safety, productivity, quality topics, internal defect cost & service level.
• Validation and commissioning of machine.
• Work in collaboration with Project Manager and cross functional teams to meet timeline.
• Generate documents and manuals when required.
• Strive to achieve standardization of methods and processes within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in automation, electrics or electronics.
• Expert in PLC's Programming, preferably in Structured Text Language.
• Interpretation of electrical design schematics for automation equipment.
• Knowledge of Electropneumatic, Mechanics and Machinery.
• Beckhoff PLC knowledge
• Capable of self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills along cross functional teams.
• Ability to manage workload of several projects concurrently.
• Intermediate-advanced English, able to communicate with customer.
• Willingness - availability to travel.

Additional Information

Bosch is constantly expanding its international presence, since for us cultural diversity represents one of our greatest strengths. We are continuously promoting the growth of our more than 17,000 associates, who develop their full potential in one of the highest quality companies in technology. We value the balance between personal and work life as one of the main tools to improve the creativity and productivity of our associates.

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology – with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch.