2026 Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op (VM Machining)

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.
BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives
• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science & Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

VM Machining Co-Op responsibilities and specific tasks:

Support VM Machining engineering and operation team to perform daily duty and work on large scale projects. Help to conduct new CNC programs trial runs and acceptance. Help to prepare and build of PPAP packages for new parts.

Work in Pump Housing Deburr/Wash/Inspection production area. Help to develop and maintain manufacturing documentation and quality plans according to company standards: Work Instructions, Control Plans, PFMEA#s, gage logs, etc.

Work with Solid Work to improve design of machining fixtures, gages, robots’ grippers, WPC. Help to develop workplace layouts and material flow. Support digital dynamic supermarket implementation.

Maintain electronic tool tracking data base and tool cost tracking charts, oversee tool cost spending. Unplanned changed tools review, troubleshooting, disassembly, corrective actions implementation. Hand timing equipment (SW and SCT) cycle time including timing for individual tools for cycle time improvement.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, mechanical, Electrical  Engineering preferred).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, autoCAD, powerBI)
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CNC machines.
• Experience with machining of aluminum.
• Experience with fixture design, gage design, carbide & PCD tooling.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to teach and work with workshop personnel.
• Self-starting, results oriented, flexible, team player.
• Demonstrate discipline and consistency regarding adherence to established standards.

The above summary is consistent with the company's compensation philosophy and represents a fair description of the position, as supplied by the appropriate unit(s). It is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by this position and is not an exhaustive list of all job duties. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.