[EMN] Automotive Engineer (English & Japanese required) | Long-term onsite in Japan

Company Description

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. Since the beginning of 2013, its operations have been divided into four business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology.

The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 360 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 50 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth.

Bosch Global Software Technologies Company Limited (BGSV) is 100% owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH - one of the world’s leading global suppliers of technology and services, offering end-to-end Engineering, IT, and Business Solutions.

Starting its operation from 2010 at Etown 2 in HCMC, BGSV is the first software development center of Bosch in Southeast Asia. BGSV nowadays have over 4,000 associates, with a global footprint and presence in the US, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region.

With our unique ability to offer end-to-end solutions that connect sensors, software, and services, we enable businesses to move from the traditional to digital or improve businesses by introducing a digital element in their products and processes.

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Technical Key Account Engineer to support automotive component projects for Japanese OEM customers across Passenger Car (PC) and Commercial Vehicle (CV) applications.

In this role, you will act as a key technical interface between customers and Bosch engineering teams, supporting projects from acquisition and technical clarification through project execution and engineering changes.

A key opportunity of this position is a long-term onsite assignment at Bosch Japan for at least 2.5 years, expected to start by March 2027 or earlier. The assignment comes with an attractive benefits package, and family accompaniment to Japan can be supported.

You will also have the opportunity to build specialized technical expertise in DNOX and exhaust aftertreatment systems while collaborating with Bosch platform and engineering teams in Europe.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the first-level Technical Key Account (TKA) for assigned automotive component projects.
• Serve as the main technical interface with Japanese OEM customers, handling technical questions, requirements, and clarifications.
• Support the execution of customer projects for Passenger Car and Commercial Vehicle applications, ensuring alignment with project requirements and milestones.
• Support new project acquisition activities for Japanese OEM customers, particularly technical documentation and project-related inputs.
• Coordinate and track Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) for Passenger Car customer projects.
• Take ownership of relevant Quality Gate (QG) activities and support timely achievement of project milestones.
• Investigate and support continuous improvement activities related to component and field quality issues.
• Prepare, maintain, and coordinate technical customer documentation according to project and customer requirements.
• Support engineering activities such as technical drawings, experiments, and validation when required.
• Develop strong technical expertise in DNOX products and systems through close collaboration with Bosch platform teams in Europe, particularly Hungary.

Qualifications

Mandatory requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Approximately 4–6 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in automotive, mechanical/product engineering, component development, or a related technical environment.
• Strong Japanese communication skills for direct interaction with Japanese customers; JLPT N2 or equivalent business-level Japanese proficiency is preferred.
• Good English communication skills for collaboration with international engineering teams and overseas stakeholders.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical design, product engineering, automotive components, or product development.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a customer-oriented mindset.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across different cultures, functions, and locations.
• Proactive learning mindset and willingness to develop specialized technical and product knowledge.
• Willingness to undertake a long-term onsite assignment at Bosch Japan for at least 2.5 years, starting by March 2027 or earlier.

It'd be a strong advantage if you have:

• Knowledge or experience in DNOX, exhaust aftertreatment systems, or emission-control technologies.
• Previous experience working with Japanese automotive OEMs.
• Experience in project coordination, customer-facing engineering, or Technical Key Account (TKA) responsibilities.
• Experience working in an international or cross-functional engineering environment.

Additional Information

Why BOSCH?

Because we do not just follow trends, we create them. Together we turn ideas into reality, working every day to make the world of tomorrow a better place. Do you have high standards when it comes to your job? So do we. At Bosch, you will discover more than just work.

Benefits and Career Opportunities

• Working in one of the Best Places to Work in Vietnam and Top 30 of the Most Innovative Companies all over the world
• Join in a dynamic and fast-growing global company (English-speaking environment), with opportunity to work in global projects and being a part of innovation team contributing initiative ideas to the hi-tech world
• Onsite opportunities: short-term and long-term assignments in worldwide offices
• Engage in our diverse training programs which surely help strengthen both your personal and professionalism
• 13th-month salary bonus + attractive performance bonus (you'll love it!) + annual performance appraisal
• 100% offered salary and mandatory social insurances in 2-month probation
• 15++ days of annual leave + 1-day of birthday leave
• Premium health insurance for employee and 02 family members
• Flexible working time and working model
• Lunch and parking allowance
• Good benefits of company activities such as: football, badminton, yoga, Aerobic, team building…