Bosch Rexroth is one of the world’s leading providers of Drive and Control Technologies. Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries.

Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. Our cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. For almost 35 years, Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. has been producing the most innovative elector-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets.

Position Summary:

Provide functional support to the Automation department to use technology to improve, streamline and automate manufacturing processes. Implement, repair, and maintain complex automated systems and keep the automated systems running at a high level.

Duties and responsibilities:

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons:

· Detect and assess problems: resolve; debug; troubleshoot; to provide solutions to automated systems, robotic malfunctions, and reliability issues

· Work independently with little to no direction to determine and implement corrective actions on equipment and processes

· Ensure proper safety procedures are always in use and utilized / followed

· Perform equipment start-ups and shutdowns, modifications, and upgrades on all automation systems

· Respond in a timely manner to all issues to ensure productivity and efficiency of automated systems

· Provide technical support to improve equipment operations and performance

· Maintain all production equipment in good, clean, and functioning condition

· Apply appropriate preventative maintenance (PM) methods in planned and unplanned maintenance requests

· Understand and analyze interactions between all components and systems: mechanical, servo, robotic, electrical, etc.

· Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean orderly fashion

· Understand the operation and troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers (PLC), as well as servo drives, vision systems, laser marking systems, etc.

· Assist in implementation of new equipment and sub-assembly systems

· Work cooperatively with the Manufacturing team

· Other projects as assigned by manager

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· None

· Associate degree in mechatronics, factory automation, robotics or similar field or equivalent experience

· Minimum three years’ experience working with automated systems, mechanical, electrical and/or robotic technical maintenance

· Basic PLC understanding and troubleshooting

· Allen Bradley Studio 5000 (preferred), or equivalent ladder logic programming

· Basic robotic knowledge, understanding of functions, and programming; EPSON (preferred), FANUC, UR or similar

· Experience with 3D and 2D modeling systems; CREO Parametric (preferred), Solidworks, AutoCAD Inventor, AutoCAD

· Ability to communicate with Manufacturing management, engineers, and technicians

· Demonstrated technical aptitude and a strong desire for continuous improvement

· Strong attention to detail

· Other responsibilities as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

· Lift and move up to 40 pounds without assistance

· Must have sharp hearing and ability to discern tones at various levels

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Work time is spent in a manufacturing environment where temperatures are often warm or cool, depending upon the season, and noise level can be moderate to high

· Exposure to oil, oil odor and some sealants such as Loctite

· Must be able to wear safety glasses, latex gloves and safety shoes as required

The pay range for this full-time position is $27-28 this is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc. The Recruiter can share more details about the specific salary range during the interview process.

Your well-being matters to us at Bosch! That's why we offer a total package that goes beyond just a paycheck. Alongside a competitive compensation package, you'll enjoy a suite of benefits designed to empower you in every area of your life! Think of it as our way of investing in your success! This includes:

• Prioritizing Your Health: Access to high-quality medical, dental, and vision plans; Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts to make managing your healthcare easier; plus wellness programs to help you stay healthy and energized.
• Securing Your Future: We offer a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match, safe harbor contribution into the 401(k) and provide resources to help you confidently plan for retirement. 
• Supporting Your Life: Paid time off to recharge and pursue your passions, and tuition reimbursement to invest in your professional development.
• Providing Peace of Mind: Access to life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your loved ones.

Must Have

• Must have US work authorization.
• Indefinite U.S work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/Veterans.