HVAC Research Scientist - #1092326

About Bosch Group

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services, employing roughly 429,400 associates worldwide and generating sales of 91.6 billion euros in 2023. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. As a leading IoT company, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, smart cities, connected mobility, and connected manufacturing. It uses its expertise in sensor technology, software, and services, as well as its own IoT cloud, to offer its customers connected, cross-domain solutions from a single source. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to deliver innovations for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technologies that is “Invented for life.”

About Robert Bosch (South East Asia)

Robert Bosch (South East Asia) Pte Ltd is a regional subsidiary of the Bosch Group, representing the Group’s interests in Southeast Asia, where it is currently present in all ASEAN member countries. The company is active in all the company’s four business sectors of Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The Asia Pacific headquarters for its Mobility Aftermarket, Building Technology and Bosch Software Innovations businesses, as well as operations for Corporate Research and Advance Engineering, and Information Technology, are part of Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte Ltd. In Bosch, we are committed through our EVP ensuring all our associates to GROW, ENJOY and INSPIRE during their journey with us.

We are seeking a highly motivated professional Research Scientist. The role involves collaboration with internal teams and external partners to develop cutting-edge technologies and commercialize innovative solutions.

• Technology & Innovation – Monitor technological advancements in Sustainable Building & HVAC solutions to drive business growth.
  
  

• Business Collaboration – Work with internal teams to identify business needs, conduct customer interviews, define problem statements, and develop innovation proposals.
  
  

• Research Partnerships – Establish collaborations with Singapore’s ecosystem (e.g., universities, institutions) to explore research and innovation opportunities.
  
  

• Stakeholder Engagement – Align with Strategic Research Portfolio Owners, provide quarterly project updates, and pitch ideas using the Bosch Innovation Framework.
  
  

• AI & AIoT Research – Lead advanced research in AI and AIoT for HVAC and building sustainability to tackle academic and industry challenges.
  
  

• Patent & Commercialization – Consistently generate invention reports and patents while working with business units to commercialize innovations.
  
  
  
  

• At least an M.Sc. in Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Chemical, Electrical, process engineering, Mechanical, Civil engineering or a related field, preferably in HVAC, AIoT, or Building Sustainability.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an R&D engineer or academic staff in thermal system modeling, simulations, relevant software, data analytics, digitalization, machine learning, and cycle/system control.
• Strong knowledge of benchmarking and assessing thermal systems, with an in-depth understanding of new cycles and concepts, along with re-engineering capabilities.
• Well-versed in the latest developments in HVAC, heat pumps, energy, and sustainability, with the ability to translate research into functional prototypes and demonstrate them to customers.
• Proven experience in delivering at least two full project life cycles, from planning to closure, in an R&D environment.
• Entrepreneurial/start-up experience and product industrialization knowledge are highly valued.
• Passion for innovation, entrepreneurial mindset, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, adaptable to dynamic environments, and a strong work ethic.
  
  

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