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Bosch Home Comfort

Makes heating, cooling and hot-water equipment

Technician - Production, Automation Line

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/25/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Associate's
Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation

About the job

Requirements
  • A diploma or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a highly automated production environment.
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia.
  • Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings.
  • Hands-on experience with failure analysis and problem-solving methodology.
  • Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office.
  • Added advantage: a Certificate of Competency from the Malaysian Energy Commission (ST) qualifying the holder as a Wireman or Chargeman.
  • Added advantage: computer science, C++ programming, networking, or computer hardware/software.
  • Added advantage: PLC programming, HMI interface, servo drive technology (such as Siemens or Beckhoff), and robotics (such as Epson, Kuka, Cognex, or Keyence).
Responsibilities
  • Run and support up to two automated EC motor production lines and resolve production issues, including machine maintenance and adjustments, to meet quality and output targets.
  • Perform model changeovers, including machine setup and parameter changes.
  • Troubleshoot machines as needed.
  • Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on the production lines, including spare-parts maintenance.
  • Confirm the first article at the beginning of each shift and after every changeover.
  • Order raw materials and replenish machines during production.
  • Conduct first-level failure analysis of rejected parts or components to identify process- or supplier-related issues.
  • Confirm non-conforming parts and perform inspections and rework as needed.
  • Monitor and deliver line production key performance indicators, including hourly output, overall equipment effectiveness, failure-on-reject metrics, quality targets, and 7S.
  • Assist with new line setup alongside machine suppliers, maintenance technicians, process engineers, and equipment engineers.
  • Support continuous improvement of autonomous and preventive maintenance checklists.
  • Support training of new EC motor line technicians as needed.
  • Support production sample builds and pilot runs for new models.
  • Participate in daily morning meetings and support line-improvement activities.
  • Perform other ad hoc tasks as assigned by a supervisor.

About the company

Bosch Home Comfort makes heating, cooling and hot-water equipment for homes, commercial buildings and industrial users. Its portfolio combines electric heat pumps with gas-fired boilers and hybrid systems, giving customers different ways to control building temperatures and supply hot water. The business sells equipment through its brands' sales networks, with products adapted to regional building needs and energy requirements. Its inverter-driven heat pumps adjust compressor output to match demand rather than running constantly at full power. The Bosch business unit was formed through the merger of Bosch and Buderus heating activities in 2004 and is headquartered in Wetzlar, Germany.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Wetzlar, Germany

Founded

2004

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What believers are saying

  • Heat-pump researchers gain human-factors experience: Bosch's Wernau team tests how concealed fans change perceived noise.
  • Retrofits expand the addressable market: Bosch's IDS Ultra fits most existing air-to-air systems.
  • Investment funds technical work: February 2026 reporting puts Bosch Home Comfort's 2025 investment near €200 million.

What critics are saying

  • Demand remains cyclical: Bosch's February 2026 report says Germany's heating market shrank 14% in 2025.
  • Sales coordination stays fragmented: Bosch retains separate brand sales contacts and discount schemes.
  • Facilities work extends beyond normal shifts: Bosch's advertised Facility Engineer role requires responding to off-shift emergencies.

What makes Bosch Home Comfort unique

  • Regional identities stay distinct: Bosch retains Buderus and licenses the Hitachi and YORK names for its HVAC portfolio.
  • Acoustics gets specialized testing: Bosch's Wernau heat-pump laboratory measures noise with 19 microphones.
  • Cold-climate heating reaches below freezing: Bosch's IDS Ultra maintains full heating capacity at 5°F.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

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