PLC Controls Technician

About the role

Bosch is hiring a PLC Controls Technician in Florence, Georgia, on a direct-hire basis. You will design, program, troubleshoot and maintain PLC-controlled systems using Siemens S7 and TIA Portal, while supporting manufacturing operations through advanced diagnostics, system improvements and cross-functional collaboration to keep equipment reliable and efficient.

Key responsibilities

• Design, program and maintain PLC systems in line with corporate standards
• Develop and support HMI applications for manufacturing equipment
• Troubleshoot complex equipment and automation issues, finding root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Modify PLC programs and interface communications with industrial devices
• Diagnose and fix vision systems, including Cognex and Keyence
• Maintain servo drive systems, especially Rexroth and Siemens platforms
• Work with maintenance, engineering and operations teams to improve equipment performance and reliability
• Help with mechanical troubleshooting and general maintenance, and report programming issues to Controls Engineers
• Repair, replace and service sensors, machine safety systems and measurement devices such as Kistlers
• Basic programming, operation and troubleshooting of robotics, with emphasis on FANUC robots

Required profile

• Associate degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Technology or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation and maintenance
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints
• Experience troubleshooting vision systems (Cognex, Keyence) and servo drives (Rexroth, Siemens)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities
• U.S. work authorization; future sponsorship is not available

Required skills

• PLC programming languages (IEC 61131-3): Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, SCL, STL and GRAPH
• Preferred: Siemens Step 7 and TIA Portal, and FANUC and ABB robots

What we offer

• Pay starting at $35.48 per hour plus shift differential on off-shifts
• 401k with matching, dental, vision and health insurance
• Paid vacation; 2nd, 3rd and C/D shifts available, with overtime possible