Embedded C++ & PLC Automation Engineer-EPS1
Bosch · Posted Oct 19
Mobility, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy and building technology services
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About the role
The role sits within a Bosch engineering team working on ctrlX PLC IO modules and accessories, covering hardware-software integration and industrial communication protocols. The domain spans Linux-based embedded systems, Embedded C++ test frameworks, and industrial fieldbus technologies such as EtherCAT, CAN, M-Bus and RS232/RS485. This engineer will analyze customer requirements, build automated integration tests in Embedded C++, validate hardware-software integration on target hardware (including test setups in Germany), and mentor junior engineers.
What you will do
- Analyze customer Functional Requirements (FR) and Technical Design Packages (TDP) to define integration test scope and strategy.
- Design, develop, and maintain automated integration test cases in Embedded C++ for ctrlX PLC IO modules and accessories.
- Validate hardware-software integration and industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT CoE, EoE, CAN, M-Bus, RS232/RS485).
- Perform integration, system-level testing on remote hardware test setups located in Germany.
- Debug and troubleshoot integration issues on target hardware in collaboration with firmware, hardware, and Germany-based engineering teams.
- Develop and enhance reusable C++ test frameworks, utilities, and automation to improve test efficiency and coverage.
- Maintain test documentation, defect reports, and requirement traceability while ensuring compliance with quality and release processes.
- Mentor junior engineers, participate in technical reviews, and drive continuous improvements in integration testing practices.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Strong programming experience in Embedded C++, PLC – IO modules
- Hands-on knowledge in C++(17) Framework Test Case development
- Good understanding of object-oriented programming
- Experience in Linux-based embedded systems or embedded runtime environments
- Knowledge of Industrial Communication such as: EtherCAT EoE M-BUS CAN RS 232/RS485
- Experience in debugging and troubleshooting software on target hardware
- Understanding of software lifecycle, unit testing, and integration testing
- Experience with version control tools such as Git
- BE/B.Tech/M.Tech in E&C or any equivalent
- 5-10 years
Preferred qualifications
- Hands-on in PLC, IO Modules and its accessories
- Knowledge of real-time constraints in embedded systems
- Familiarity with cross-compilation, build systems, and deployment on embedded targets
- Basic knowledge of multithreading and memory optimization in Embedded C++
- Exposure to requirement analysis, design documentation, and customer interaction
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Bosch
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services, operating across mobility, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy and building technology sectors. Driven by its purpose to create technology that is "Invented for life," the company leverages its expertise in hardware, software, and IoT to shape global trends such as automation, electrification, and artificial intelligence.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Company size
- 406225 employees
- Founded
- 1886
- Location
- Stuttgart, Germany
- Funding stage
- Private Company
Leadership
Chairman of the Board of Management
Deputy Chairman and Chief Financial Officer
Markus Heyn
Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Mobility
Frank Meyer
Member of the Board of Management
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