Job description
Supported by the academic team at the University of Strathclyde, the KTP Associate will focus on the development and implementation of a fully functional IIoT solution for Bosch Rexroth Ltd in Glenrothes. The development will be able to build upon and extend the technological ecosystems of Bosch. The Associate will need to manage the dynamic and evolving concepts of real-time signal collecting and processing and Industrial IIoT in harsh industrial environments. The Associate and the academic team will introduce the latest state-of-the-art technologies to staff across Bosch Rexroth. Stakeholder management will be key to the initial and long-term success – consulting with various business units from across Bosch, including the Bosch Rexroth’s IoT team, Radial Piston Motor manufacture and condition monitoring unit, the Bosch Cloud analytics team, Bosch Rexroth IT, as well as marketing, customer relationship, and the information security teams. The OEM customers as well as the end user of the Radial Piston Motor will shape the development of the new system and processes. The Associate will also contribute to the knowledge base through training workshops and reports which will be the basis for journal publications and lecture material. Consistent reference to literature and uses of academic and industry expertise will ensure best practice and successful delivery.
Main Activities/Responsibilities:
1. Lead, design, develop and implement the IIoT solution for MCR Piston
Motor
2. Develop an IIoT solution that creates value in the Bosch Rexroth
ecosystem which is scalable, sustainable and integrated with existing
operations.
3. Develop a workshop and training programme
4. Develop a Bosch Rexroth, OEM, MCR end user and academic stakeholder
network for maintaining useful and efficient communication between all
parties. This includes also writing regular reports for the
stakeholders.
5. Prepare conference and journal articles related to the KTP
6. Engage in continuous professional development within the University and
Company as appropriate
7. Completion of KTP Associate Final Report by the required deadline.
Project description
To generate a new range of radial piston motors able to collect and analyse real time performance data using IoT and predictive data analytics. The resulting advanced decision support system will enable the diagnostic monitoring of equipment in harsh environments.
About the business
Bosch Rexroth Ltd, a UK registered wholly owned subsidiary of Bosch, provides economical, precise, safe and energy efficient technologies for driving, controlling and moving. The Bosch Rexroth plant at Glenrothes is the only Bosch plant that makes Radial Piston Motors for hydraulic applications, which are supplied worldwide. The site employs 400 staff and is responsible for product design, development, manufacture, assembly, testing and servicing.
Engineering
Digital Manufacturing
Degree level in Computer Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering with computing experience
25 May 2023
24 June 2023
532952
Supported by the academic team at the University of Strathclyde, the KTP Associate will focus on the development and implementation of a fully functional IIoT solution for Bosch Rexroth Ltd in Glenrothes. The development will be able to build upon and extend the technological ecosystems of Bosch. The Associate will need to manage the dynamic and evolving concepts of real-time signal collecting and processing and Industrial IIoT in harsh industrial environments. The Associate and the academic team will introduce the latest state-of-the-art technologies to staff across Bosch Rexroth. Stakeholder management will be key to the initial and long-term success – consulting with various business units from across Bosch, including the Bosch Rexroth’s IoT team, Radial Piston Motor manufacture and condition monitoring unit, the Bosch Cloud analytics team, Bosch Rexroth IT, as well as marketing, customer relationship, and the information security teams. The OEM customers as well as the end user of the Radial Piston Motor will shape the development of the new system and processes. The Associate will also contribute to the knowledge base through training workshops and reports which will be the basis for journal publications and lecture material. Consistent reference to literature and uses of academic and industry expertise will ensure best practice and successful delivery.
Main Activities/Responsibilities:
1. Lead, design, develop and implement the IIoT solution for MCR Piston Motor
2. Develop an IIoT solution that creates value in the Bosch Rexroth ecosystem which is scalable, sustainable and integrated with existing operations.
3. Develop a workshop and training programme
4. Develop a Bosch Rexroth, OEM, MCR end user and academic stakeholder network for maintaining useful and efficient communication between all parties. This includes also writing regular reports for the stakeholders.
5. Prepare conference and journal articles related to the KTP
6. Engage in continuous professional development within the University and Company as appropriate
7. Completion of KTP Associate Final Report by the required deadline.