Senior Controls Engineer
Bosch · Florence, KY
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A senior controls role at Bosch (automotive) in Florence, KY. Design, develop, and optimize control concepts for automated equipment and systems.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Automation, MES
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Kentucky: typical posted base $90k–$145k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 16 controls engineer openings in Kentucky, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 15 other live controls postings in Kentucky.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 81%
- ✓ Robotics 81%
- ✓ Automation 75%
- Root cause 44%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 31%
- ✓ Team leadership 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for MES, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Education and Experience
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is required.
Advanced knowledge of PLC programming is expected, typically gained through a minimum of five years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or automation environment.
Five years minimum experience and/or specialized training in industrial control systems, automation, robotics is required.
Qualification
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Summary
The Sr. Controls Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, improvement, and optimization of control systems,
including machine, robot, vision systems, and measurement programs. It involves solving complex automation and
programming challenges with no supervision and escalating only the most critical issues when necessary. The Sr.
Controls Engineer is expected to be available outside of standard working hours to support urgent production needs when required.
This role provides support and technical training to all technicians in the organization. The primary goal is to quickly advance the technical competence of all technicians.
- •Troubleshoot and resolve complex programming issues in control systems and automation equipment. Identify and engage external expertise when necessary
- •Debug and implement process improvements for assembly and manufacturing line controls to enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety.
- •Design, develop, and optimize control concepts for automated equipment and systems.
- •Troubleshoot and modify robot-to-PLC interface programs to ensure seamless integration and performance.
- •Maintain, update, and improve vision inspection systems as part of the automation process.
- •Support maintenance teams in diagnosing and resolving equipment-related issues.
- •Provide hands-on training and technical guidance to controls & maintenance personnel on control systems and automation equipment.
- •Stay current with new technologies, software, and hardware to maintain a high level of technical proficiency.
- •Execute special projects and assignments as directed by management.
- •Demonstrate strong working knowledge and capability in PLC programming languages.
- •The standard work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, with flexibility required.
Language Skills
- •Good verbal and written language skills required
Mathematical Skills
- •College level technical math skills required
Reasoning Ability
- •Individual must have ability to make independent decisions that may be of a complex nature.
- •Works under minimal supervision. May assist in orienting and training lower-level employees.
Computer Skills
- •Must have advanced computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook software.
- •Existing knowledge and experience w/ Nexeed-MES and portfolio is plus.
- •ERP or other manufacturing execution software experience is plus
- •Must be capable of learning other software packages.
Other Skills and Abilities
- •Individual must possess the interpersonal skills to communicate with coworkers.
- •Project Management experience is plus
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- •Must have the ability to work in a manufacturing assembly environment. The positions requires the ability to stand/walk for up to 4 hours at a time, repetitively bend, twist, grasp and lift up to 45 pounds.