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Bosch seeks a Deputy Manager and Lead PLC Software Engineer for its Bengaluru location to direct software engineering activities for assembly and test equipment. This full-time,…
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Bosch seeks a Deputy Manager and Lead PLC Software Engineer for its Bengaluru location to direct software engineering activities for assembly and test equipment. This full-time, on-site role suits an energetic and self-driven professional who thrives in a creative workspace and wants to guide technical teams. The person in this position will handle software project planning, architecture development, feasibility assessments, and cost estimations for automated systems. Responsibilities include mentoring PLC…
Job Description
Bosch seeks a Deputy Manager and Lead PLC Software Engineer for its Bengaluru location to direct software engineering activities for assembly and test equipment. This full-time, on-site role suits an energetic and self-driven professional who thrives in a creative workspace and wants to guide technical teams. The person in this position will handle software project planning, architecture development, feasibility assessments, and cost estimations for automated systems. Responsibilities include mentoring PLC engineers through every stage of the software lifecycle, managing project schedules, and ensuring compliance with cost and delivery targets. The team lead will program and troubleshoot using platforms like Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, Mitsubishi GX Works, Nexeed, and OpCon, while collaborating with electrical and mechanical designers. Candidates must also be ready to travel for customer site installations and commissioning.
Responsibilities
- Plan software projects for assembly lines, test machinery, and services, including architecture development and cost estimations
- Allocate software project resources and mentor PLC software engineering personnel through development, testing, and deployment
- Manage delivery timelines and resources while enforcing quality standards and cost controls
- Develop, test, and troubleshoot PLC software utilizing systems such as Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, Mitsubishi GX Works, Nexeed, and OpCon
- Partner with mechanical, electrical, and project engineering groups to integrate software with hardware components
- Examine and validate PLC source code, documentation, and testing protocols
- Ensure compliance with industry standards including IEC 61131-3 and organizational best practices
- Support installation and commissioning phases at client sites when travel is necessary
- Promote continuous improvement initiatives within systems and software engineering
- Monitor industrial automation trends to propose innovative solutions
Requirements
- Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical or Electronics
- At least 8 years of professional background within the machine building sector
- Minimum of 2 years serving in a supervisory capacity
- Background in constructing and deploying complex assembly and test machinery
- Expertise in project engineering, software architecture creation, and cost projections
- Programming proficiency with Siemens PLC, Bosch Rexroth, Beckhoff PLC, Allen Bradley, Delta, and Mitsubishi
- Familiarity with IEC 61131 Structured Text, ladder logic, and STL
- Competence with HMI systems, industrial communication protocols, and devices like servo drives, tightening controllers, pressing units, and testing instruments
- Understanding of PLC projects incorporating MES, digital twin technology, and modern automation protocols
- Foundational knowledge of robotics and vision systems
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities paired with analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Availability to travel to domestic and international client locations and Bosch facilities on short notice
Qualifications
- Background in Mechatronics
- International work exposure
Core Skills
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Where is this job located?
The position is based in Bengaluru, on-site at Bosch.
What is the employment type?
It is a full-time position.
What travel is required for this role?
The posting notes that travel may be required for installation and commissioning at customer sites, including short-notice travel to various Bosch plants and customer locations across India and abroad.
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