Bosch

Application Engineer

Bosch  •  Michigan (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Bosch St. Joseph Plant

The Bosch plant in St. Joseph has manufactured automotive brake components for more than 60 years. The plant specializes in products such as Hydro-Boost® Booster, Hydro-Max® Booster & Master Cylinder, Driveline Park Brake and Medium Heavy Truck ZOHT Disc Brake.

  • Our main customers are Ford, General Motors, FCA and DTNA Freightliner

Bosch Group

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 417,900 associates worldwide. The company generated sales of $98 billion in 2024. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology.

The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 470 subsidiaries and regional companies in more than 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. The basis for the company’s future growth is its innovative strength. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to create solutions for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with innovative products and services that are “Invented for life" and spark enthusiasm.

Design and engineering for new/revised applications of the Hydro-Boost/Hydro-Max hydraulic brake boosters, associated brake master cylinders, disc brake calipers and driveline park brakes (drum brakes).

Engineering development for on-going product improvement and cost reduction.

Provide technical definition for cost studies

Manufacturing support.

Perform dimensional stack-ups to assure compliance to design guidelines.

Must work with the cross-functional team to assure designs can be manufactured and will meet quality and functional requirements.

Create development plans and DFMEAs for associated assemblies and components.

Direct designers in packaging studies and detailing drawings.

Check/approve drawings prior to release.

Coordinate engineering design changes and releases of prints and BOMs, using the drawing change system.

Review, write and revise test specifications related to product requirements and testing.

Direct technicians in development and product validation testing for new/revised designs.

Document test results and analysis in formal test reports.

Interface with customer and sales to assure compliance to customer requirements and needs.

Be familiar with government brake regulations to assist customer in compliance of product design.

Develop expertise in brake system design, including pedal feel, to assist customers with specifying appropriate booster specifications

Coordinate the building, test, and shipment of engineering prototypes to customers.

Coordinate with suppliers on component development, issue resolution.

Root cause analysis on product defects attributable to design.

Quality support – production validation, annual certification, and Z-audit testing

Warranty support – assist with root cause investigations

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (BSME preferred)

Knowledge of fluid mechanics, dynamics and controls a plus

Experience in automotive industry and brake products a plus

Familiarity with CAD, preferably Teamcenter NX a plus

Experience with practical use of statistics is a plus

Experience with GD&T is desired

Manufacturing process knowledge a plus

Must be able to work in a team environment

Proactive, customer, quality/problem solving oriented

Good communication and organizational skills

Ability to prioritize among multiple tasks, and adapt to priority changes

Accountable

Strong work ethic and commitment to meeting deadlines

IATF 16949 knowledge related to engineering requirements a plus

Additional Information

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)

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans

Pay ranges posted on sites other that the Bosch Careers Page may not accurately represent the pay range for this role.

Bosch

About Bosch

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 417,900 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2024). According to preliminary figures, the company generated sales of 90.5 billion euros in 2024. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With its business activities, the company aims to use technology to help shape universal trends such as automation, electrification, digitalization, connectivity, and an orientation to sustainability. In this context, Bosch’s broad diversification across regions and industries strengthens its innovativeness and robustness. Bosch uses its proven expertise in sensor technology, software, and services to offer customers cross-domain solutions from a single source. It also applies its expertise in connectivity and artificial intelligence in order to develop and manufacture user-friendly, sustainable products. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 470 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. Bosch’s innovative strength is key to the company’s further development. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 86,900 associates in research and development, of which nearly 48,000 are software engineers.

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Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, DE
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
bosch.com
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