AI Research Scientist, Circular Economy

🏢 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 AI Research Scientist to join Bosch's Research and Development team in Singapore. As part of our global research unit, the Singapore team focuses on sustainability. This role offers an exciting opportunity to explore the usage of AI and advanced technologies in the field of Sustainability and Circular Economy. As a Research Scientist, you will collaborate with the research team, business units, and external partners to develop cutting-edge technologies and commercialize innovative solutions.

🎯 What you will do (Key Responsibilities)

• Drive innovations in Circular Economy & Sustainability using advanced AI, software, and engineering methods.
• Conduct advanced research that contributes to the entire circular value chain, using methods such as LLM/VLM, AI Agent, KG, CV, robotics, and automation, to address academic and industrial challenges.
• Co-create with business units to identify business needs and research requirements to contribute to the long-term product portfolio of Bosch; perform customer interviews, formulate problem statements, and generate innovation pitching and research proposals.
• Build cooperation, assess opportunities, and identify "Best-In-Class" within local institutions and universities for potential research/innovation collaboration.
• Align regularly with research portfolio owners, provide quarterly project updates, manage stakeholders, and pitch ideas via the Bosch Innovation Framework.
• Consistently generate invention reports and patents resulting from innovation, working closely with internal business units for commercialization.

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

• At least a Master's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mechanical, E&E, AI, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of working experience as an R&D engineer or academic staff.
• High awareness of the latest trends and technologies in Circular Economy & Sustainability (related to Product Design, Manufacturing Process, LCA/LCC, Regulations/Homologation, etc.).
• Proven hands-on experience on AI or software projects (e.g., AI Agent, LLM/VLM, Novel View Synthesis, Knowledge Graph, Robotics, and/or other advanced software topics).
• Strong ability to conduct and translate research efforts into functional prototypes and demonstrate them to relevant stakeholders.
• Passion for innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team, possess a good working attitude, and adapt to 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:

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

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