Bosch Research – Research and Technology Center Asia Pacific is a team of international & interdisciplinary scientists, driving cutting edge research to leverage on Asia’s excellent expertise. Scientifically verified knowledge and insights are the foundation of our sustainable solutions. Through our innovation, we develop a vision for the future product of Bosch, evaluate its feasibility, and convert it into practical solutions. We set trends and enable new business opportunities for Bosch.

As the e Mobility AP Chief Expert, you will act as the technical leader for all electrification-related topics in Bosch Research Asia Pacific. Your expertise will span—but not be limited to—electric drive systems, electric machines, power electronics, thermal systems, chassis actuators, and emerging e Mobility technologies. You will steer technical strategy, initiate and lead research projects, and represent Bosch Research as a top technical authority in the region.

Key Responsibilities

Technology Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as the chief technical expert for electrification topics in Asia Pacific, providing strategic direction, technology assessments, and trend insights.
• Continuously monitor China/Asia’s e Mobility ecosystem—including OEMs, suppliers, startups, and academia—to support Bosch’s strategic decisions.
• Translate global research roadmaps into AP-specific programs and ensure alignment with Bosch Research headquarters in Germany.

Research Program & Project Leadership

• Initiate, define, and lead cross-disciplinary research and pre-development programs on electric drive systems, electric machines, power electronics, thermal systems, vehicle actuation, and next-generation e Mobility technologies.
• Oversee multiple research projects in the AP region, ensuring progress, technical quality, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Drive the effective transfer of research results to Bosch business units in China and worldwide.

University & Ecosystem Collaboration

• Build, maintain, and expand collaborations with top universities, research institutes, and innovation partners across Asia.
• Represent Bosch Research in external conferences, academic committees, and technology ecosystems.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key technical counterpart for senior stakeholders in AP business units, Bosch Research headquarters, and global R&D teams.
• Communicate complex technical topics clearly and effectively to diverse audiences, enabling informed strategic decisions.

Education & Technical Background

• PhD degree in Power Electronics,Electric Machines/Drives,Mechanical Engineering,Mechatronics, or other e Mobility-related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial or academic experience in electrification-related fields.
• Deep expertise in at least one major domain:Power electronics / inverter design
• Electric machine design & control
• e Axle / e Drive system integration
• Broad understanding of complete e Mobility systems including inverter, motor, gearbox, HV battery, and vehicle systems (preferred).

Professional Skills

• Proven track record in leading complex technical projects or programs, ideally in an international environment.
• Strong publication and/or patent record demonstrating innovation capability.
• Excellent communication skills; fluent English (written & spoken). German is a plus.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence across organizational boundaries.

Personal Competencies

• Passionate about innovation and future mobility technologies.
• Strategic thinker with strong system-level understanding and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong team player with ability to lead and inspire cross-functional and cross-cultural teams.
• Efficient, structured, and goal-oriented working style.

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology - with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe.

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