About this role
Company Description
Bosch Charleston is a part of a global network with close to 400,000 associates who make products that are “Invented for Life.”
The Bosch Charleston plant has a long history in the Lowcountry and was established in 1974. We Drive. to provide a safe and inspiring environment for our associates. We make a difference and delight our global customers by creating state of the art products.
Over the past five years we have contributed over 1 million USD to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and environmental organizations in the Lowcountry through the Bosch Community Fund. Additionally, Bosch Charleston works closely with our partners to support these initiatives through volunteerism. There are many opportunities to get involved and we hope you will join us as we make a difference in the Lowcountry.
Job Description
This is a Co-op Opportunity for Engineering students to support driving output and quality improvements, supporting production lines, and identifying technical solutions for gaps in capacity and demand. Below you will find some general information about Bosch North America (RBNA), the Bosch-Charleston Automotive plant, and some examples of typical assignments that students will be given:
- Assist in the development of machine concepts and technical solutions for automotive sector requirements.
- Support engineering projects through various phases, including initial concept, design, build, and commissioning.
- Help prepare and present technical concepts and system architectures to support project discussions.
- Contribute to the coordination of multidisciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, controls, manufacturing).
- Support the tracking of technical scope, requirements, risks, schedules, and project deliverables.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for engineering standards and processes.
- Potentially assist with on-site activities such as customer meetings, trials, and commissioning.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering.
- Strong interest in special machinery, industrial automation, or manufacturing systems, particularly within the automotive industry.
- Familiarity with engineering principles, concept development, and system-level thinking.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
Preferred Skills:
- Previous coursework or project experience related to controls, automation, or mechatronics.
- Understanding of the automotive industry or manufacturing processes.
- Experience with CAD software (e.g. Autodesk inventor, AutoCAD), PLC programming, or HMI design.
- Any prior internship or co-op experience in an industrial setting.
- A curious mindset and a proactive approach to learning.
- High level of teamwork, self-initiative, detailed, self-motivated and ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.
Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.
BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives
• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)