Research Scientist, Sustainability

🏢 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. As a part of our global research unit, our Singapore team’s focus is on the domain of 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)

• Spearhead AI-driven software innovations in Circular Economy and Sustainability, partnering with business units to drive projects from concept to commercialization.
• Lead end-to-end ideation process, developing robust business models and pitching them to internal and external funds to secure funding.
• Strengthen the research pipeline through systematic technology scouting, facilitating innovation workshops, and translating ideas into patents and invention disclosures.
• Co-create with business units to define market needs and technical requirements through customer discovery, translating insights into actionable research proposals.
• Support the team to build a robust external innovation network by identifying, vetting, and establishing research collaborations with leading universities and institutions.
• Ensure project success and stakeholder alignment by conducting quarterly portfolio reviews and managing project governance.

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

• At least Master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mechanical, E&E, AI or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years 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.

✨ Bonus Points If You….

• Ph.D. degree in engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mechanical, E&E, AI or related field.
• Experience in successfully delivering research activities from project planning to project closing in an R&D environment.
• Entrepreneurial, (start-up), co-creation and product/concept development experience is highly appreciated.
• Eager to learn and develop new skills in other related research domains

💎 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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