HVAC Research Scientist

Company Description

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.

Job Description

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 contribute to the advancement of HVAC technologies and sustainable building solutions. As a Research Scientist, you will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop cutting-edge technologies and commercialize innovative solutions.

What you will do (Key Responsibilities)

• Monitor the latest technology development and generate innovations to support business growth in the domains of Sustainable Building & HVAC solutions.
• Co-create with internal business units to identify business needs and research requirements, contributing to the long-term product portfolio of Bosch. Conduct customer interviews, formulate problem statements, and generate innovation pitching and research proposals.
• Build cooperation, assess opportunities, and identify "Best-In-Class" entities within Singapore ecosystems (e.g., local institutions and universities) for potential research / innovation collaboration, fostering "outside-in innovation."
• Maintain regular alignment with internal customers, Strategic Research Portfolio Owners (Sustainability, Internet of Things), providing periodical project updates and idea pitching via the Bosch Innovation Framework.
• Drive advanced research in AI and AIoT topics within the HVAC and building sustainability domains, addressing academic and industrial challenges.
• Consistently generate invention reports and patents resulting from innovation, working closely with internal business units for commercialization.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For (Qualifications & Skills)

Must-Haves:

• At least a Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mechanical, E&E, E&C, Process Engineering, preferably in HVAC, AIoT, or Building Sustainability.
• Minimum 3-5 years' working experience as an R&D engineer or academic staff in thermal system-related modeling, simulations, relevant software experience, data analytics, digitalization, machine learning, and cycle/system control topics.
• Experience and knowledge in benchmarking and assessment of thermal systems, energy management and building technologies with an in-depth understanding of new cycles, digitalization and new concepts with new re-engineering capability.
• High awareness of the latest developments in HVACs, Heat Pumps, Energy, Buildings and Sustainability domains, with the ability to conduct and translate research efforts into functional prototypes and demonstrate them to relevant stakeholders.

Good to have:

• Experience in delivering at least 2 relevant research activity 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 related to the research domain, including AI/ML, deep learning, IoT, and sensors.
• 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.

Additional Information

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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