[HC] Head of Compressor Engineering

From August 1 2025, Bosch Home Comfort Group acquired 100% of the Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning joint venture, including the 60% stake owned by Johnson Controls International plc and the 40% stake owned by Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc.

With this transaction, Bosch Home Comfort Group is a trademark licensee of Hitachi, Ltd.

Role Summary:

The Head of Compressor Engineering leads APAC compressor engineering for scroll and rotary compressors, driving advanced development, mass production introduction, and technology innovation. This role ensures competitive cost-performance, quality leadership, and timely delivery of compressor solutions for HVAC applications. The position oversees multi-site teams in Japan and China, manages a significant budget, and influences global product strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Define and implement compressor product strategy aligned with HVAC system requirements and business objectives.
• Drive technology roadmap for scroll and rotary compressors, including modular design and simulation-based methodologies.
• Establish and expand compressor development capabilities in China (Wuxi) by driving the knowledge transfer from Japan engineers especially secondees from Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc. (HGLS).

Technology & Innovation:

• Lead innovation in compressor design, manufacturing processes, and IP generation (>20 patents desirable).
• Improve cost-performance tradeoffs and reduce complexity through modular design.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for integration into 3–7 year product and technology roadmaps.

Operational Excellence:

• Ensure timely delivery of compressor projects from advanced development to mass production.
• Oversee engineering workflows to reduce time-to-market while improving quality and reliability.
• Manage annual Opex budget (~USD 10M+) and resource allocation across sites.

People Leadership:

• Lead multi-site teams (~50–80 headcount) with multiple leadership layers, including ~20 secondees from HGLS.
• Develop organizational capability, foster innovation culture, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and sustainability standards.

Required Qualifications:

• 15+ years of product engineering experience, including full lifecycle compressor development.
• Proven success in leading large, multi-disciplinary teams and building new development centers.
• Deep technical expertise in compressor design and manufacturing (scroll and rotary), gas dynamics, lubrication, sound control, and test methods.
• Strong ability to influence in a matrix organization and manage across cultures.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Fluent in English; Japanese and/or Chinese language skills preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 30%+.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with modular design and simulation-based engineering workflows.
• Demonstrated track record of IP generation and technology leadership.
• Familiarity with Japanese engineering organizations and Joint Venture collaboration.