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With over 400,000 associates, a career at Bosch offers a chance to grow an exceptional career in an environment that values diversity, initiative, and a drive for results.\nIf you are interested in working on the cutting-edge of technology, working at Bosch is the place for you! Bosch is expanding its semiconductor business with silicon carbide chips in the U.S. and plans to invest some $1.9 billion in the Roseville site in California in the coming years. The first SiC semiconductors will be produced here on 200-millimeter wafers as of 2026.\nWe are committed to quality at Bosch. Our environment celebrates diversity and promotes career progression. We seek highly-skilled, creative, results-oriented people who can look at technology from a new perspective and provide surprising insight. We are looking for candidates who want to shape and drive innovation at Bosch.\n We are seeking a Controls & Instrumentation Engineer to own the programming, commissioning, and lifecycle support of mission-critical facility automation systems within a high-volume semiconductor fabrication environment. This role is responsible for the SCADA platform, PLC fleet, and OT network underpinning the fab's Central Management System (CMS) and Fab Monitoring System (FMS). These systems control process cooling water, general exhaust, chillers, cooling towers, and cleanroom HVAC, as well as the life-safety gas and chemical monitoring infrastructure. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable writing structured text logic at the controller level, architecting a multi-gateway SCADA platform, and coordinating commissioning activities on an active construction floor with multiple engineering and trade contractors.\nKey Responsibilities\nSCADA Platform & OT Network Administration\nAdminister a multi-gateway Ignition SCADA environment, including redundant CMS/FMS production gateway pairs, an admin gateway, and development gateways\nLead version upgrade planning and execution across the gateway fleet, including Enterprise Administration Module (EAM) Controller/Agent topology and Remote Tag Provider architecture for dev-to-production tag consumption\nDesign and maintain Perspective-based HMI screens and support Python/Jython scripting for automated reporting, alarming, and notification workflows\nDiagnosing and resolving OT network issues affecting control communications\nMaintain OPC UA server/client architecture and certificate management between PLCs and the SCADA layer\nPLC Programming & Controls Development\nDevelop, test, and maintain control logic on Schneider Electric M251 and M580 platforms (EcoStruxure Machine Expert) for HVAC air handling/makeup air units, process utilities, and life-safety monitoring points\nAuthor control narratives and functional logic for system, including but not limited to HVAC, Process cooling water, Waste Water, etc..\nConfigure and commission variable frequency drives and other motor equipment.\nDevelop and maintain a site PLC hardware standard governing controller selection criterion for redundant vs. non-redundant systems\nWrite and maintain Modbus TCP, OPC UA, and Ethernet/IP integration logic between PLCs, VFDs, and third-party devices\nCommissioning & Project Execution\nLead startup and commissioning of cleanroom equipment under accelerated or constrained schedules\nCoordinate commissioning activities across mechanical, electrical, and controls trade contractors to maintain project schedule and resolve field conflicts\nReview and provide technical feedback on engineering-of-record design packages, identifying discrepancies in control narratives, alarm tables, and sequence logic prior to construction\nGenerate and maintain commissioning documentation, including startup checklists and test result records\nDocumentation, Standards & Cross-Functional Coordination\nAuthor and maintain engineering specifications, control narratives, and standards documents for facility automation systems\nServe as the controls point of contact for systems integrators, engineering-of-record firms, and equipment vendors throughout design review, procurement, and field installation\nDraft scope, change order, and technical correspondence to clarify design intent and resolve gaps between issued engineering packages and field conditions\nSupport vendor and contractor coordination for SCADA integration scopes spanning hundreds of field devices and thousands of monitored data points\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering, or equivalent practical experience\nHands-on PLC programming experience (Schneider Electric M251/M580 or comparable platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens) using IEC 61131-3 languages (Structured Text, Ladder Logic)\nProduction experience with an industrial SCADA platform (Inductive Automation Ignition preferred) including Perspective/Vision HMI development and gateway administration\nWorking knowledge of industrial communication protocols: Modbus TCP, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP\nUnderstanding of OT network architecture, including VLAN segmentation, managed switch configuration\nExperience with control sequences and building/facility automation systems\nStrong written communication skills for technical documentation and cross-team coordination with engineering, construction, and vendor partners\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting a semiconductor fab, cleanroom, or other critical-infrastructure facility (life-safety monitoring, ultra-pure water, process cooling water systems)\nFamiliarity with VFD configuration and commissioning (Danfoss, ABB, Allen Bradley or comparable)\nExperience with Ignition Enterprise Administration Module (EAM) and multi-gateway redundant architectures\nExposure to building management system migrations (e.g., legacy BMS platforms to modern SCADA)\nScripting experience in Python/Jython for SCADA automation and reporting\n This role will work on site in Roseville, CA.\nThis position generally works Monday-Friday, additional hours as necessary \nIndefinite US work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.\nAbout Bosch\nBOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives:\nFIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)\nAWIM (A World In Motion)\n“Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.”\nTo Learn what it is like to work at Bosch:\nManufacturing at Bosch | We create technology that is \"Invented for Life\" | Careers at Bosch USA - YouTube\nThe U.S. base salary range for this full-time position varies considerably depending upon qualifications (including education and applicable work experience). The base salary range for this position is $85,000-$100,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc. Your Recruiter can share more details about the specific salary range for this position during the interview process.\nIn addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave. 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