🏢 About Bosch Group

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 418,000 associates worldwide. The company generated sales of 90.3 billion euros in 2024. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 490 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 87,000 associates in research and development.

🏢 About Robert Bosch (South East Asia)

As the Bosch Group's regional headquarters in Singapore for Southeast Asia, Robert Bosch (South East Asia) Pte Ltd has represented the Group's interests across the region since 1923. With diversified businesses in Mobility Aftermarket, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Building Technology. Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte Ltd includes the Asia Pacific headquarters for Mobility Aftermarket, Building Technology, and Industrial Technology, as well as the Southeast Asia R&D setup for Corporate Research, Advance Engineering Centre, and Bosch Business Innovations, Bosch's in-house innovation and startup incubation network. At Bosch, we are committed through our EVP ensuring all our associates to GROW, ENJOY and INSPIRE during their journey with us.

💼 Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Scientist to join Bosch's Research and Development team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to explore the usage of AI and advanced solutions in the field of HVAC engineering and control. As an AI Control Research Scientist - Associate, you will collaborate with the research team, business units and external partners to develop cutting-edge technologies and commercialize innovative solutions, focusing on the domain of sustainability.

🎯 What you will do (Key Responsibilities)

• Drive innovation in the area of Urban Solutions and Sustainability, particularly in the Sustainable HVACs domain, focusing on advanced control strategies using AI and machine learning.
• Co-create with business units in relation to sustainability initiatives, contribute to the long-term product portfolio of Bosch, perform customer interviews, formulate problem statements, and generate innovation pitching and research proposals.
• Develop and implement AI-based control algorithms for thermal systems such as HVACs and Heat Pumps to optimize for energy efficiency, user comfort, and grid stability.
• Engage in model-based engineering for energy systems, relevant sensor technologies, data analytics, and laboratory activities, including the design of experiments for proof-of-concept and prototype development.
• Build cooperation, assess, and identify “Best-In-Class” within local institutions and universities for potential research and innovation collaboration.
• Regular alignment with Strategic Research Portfolio Owner, quarterly project review updates, stakeholder management, and idea pitching via the Bosch Innovation Framework.
  
  

👤 What We’re Looking For (Qualifications & Skills)

• Min. Master or PhD degree in an Engineering field, specializing in Control Systems, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline with a thesis and projects focused on AI/ML applications for physical systems.
• Working experience as an R&D engineer or academic staff in thermal system modeling, simulation, and control, with a proven track record of applying AI/ML for control research.
• In-depth understanding of HVAC system physics and modern control theory (e.g., Model Predictive Control, Reinforcement Learning).
• High awareness of the latest developments in AI for control and their application to energy systems, with the ability to translate research into functional prototypes for customer demonstration.
• Experience with Python and relevant machine learning libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Passion for innovation, an entrepreneurial spirit, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work both independently and in a team, with a good working attitude and the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
  
  

💎 What’s In It for You

We don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. At Bosch, you’ll benefit from:

• 🕰️ Flexible working hours
• 🧠 Continuous learning
• 💼 Career mobility across functions and regions
• 🧘‍♀️ Well-being support and employee assistance programs
• 💸 Attractive compensation including bonus schemes and insurance
• 🤝 Inclusive culture built on respect, collaboration, and empowerment

📅 Next Steps

Our recruitment process typically includes:

1. Application screening
2. Interview(s) with Hiring Manager, Business Leaders and HR
3. Business case or technical assessment (where relevant)

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