Vibration Specialist

Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited is a 100% owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, one of the world's leading global supplier of technology and services, offering end-to-end Engineering, IT and Business Solutions. With over 28,200+ associates, it’s the largest software development center of Bosch, outside Germany, indicating that it is the Technology Powerhouse of Bosch in India with a global footprint and presence in the US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Vibration Data Acquisition & Analysis
   • Develop and implement vibration measurement methodologies for rotating and static equipment such as motors, pumps, turbines, and gearboxes.
   • Configure and calibrate vibration sensors (accelerometers, MEMS, and piezoelectric) to ensure accurate data acquisition and reliable signal quality.
   • Perform vibration spectrum and time-domain analysis to identify unbalance, misalignment, bearing wear, looseness, and resonance issues.
   • Apply Full Spectrum Analysis to detect forward and backward whirl components, unbalance, misalignment, and fluid-induced instabilities in rotating machinery.
   • Conduct Orbit and Centerline (CLD) Analysis to assess shaft dynamic behavior, journal bearing performance, and rotor stability during various operating conditions.
   • Possess working knowledge of journal bearing analysis and eddy current sensor-based measurements for monitoring shaft position and bearing clearances.
2. Signal Processing and Feature Extraction
   • Apply signal processing techniques such as FFT, envelope detection, wavelet transforms, and cepstrum analysis.
   • Extract relevant features for machine learning–based fault prediction models.
3. Diagnostics and Root Cause Analysis
   • Support diagnostic efforts for vibration-related issues in mechanical systems.
   • Provide insights to improve asset reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
4. Collaboration and Reporting
   • Work with cross-functional teams (mechanical, data science, software, and IoT engineers) to enhance system accuracy.
   • Document test procedures, results, and diagnostic algorithms.
   • Present findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders and customers.

Qualifications

• Education:
  Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, or Applied Physics.
• Experience:
  5-7 years in vibration diagnostics, predictive maintenance, Condition Monitoring

Certifications

• Must have ISO Category II or III Vibration Analyst Certification (e.g., Mobius Institute)
• Good to have knowledge of ISO 10816 / ISO 20816 standards
• Good to have knowledge of API Standards for Rotating Machinery
• Preferred skills
  • Thermography
  • Knowledge on Dynamic balancing, Alignment, MCSA, Lubrication analysis
  • Root cause analysis (RCA) and reliability tools (FMEA, FRACAS etc)

Additional information

Required Skills and Competencies:

Technical Expertise

• Vibration analysis (FFT, modal analysis, spectral analysis), condition monitoring, rotating equipment diagnostics

Tools / Software

• Bently Nevada System-1 EVO, Emerson AMS or equivalent 

IoT / Digital Twin

• Familiarity with IoT platforms and data streaming

Data Analysis

• Statistical modeling, time-series data handling, feature extraction, machine learning basics