Automotive Engineer – English & Japanese, Long‑term Japan assignment

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 is a long‑term onsite assignment at Bosch Japan for at least 2.5 years, expected to start by March 2027 or earlier.

Key responsibilities

• 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 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.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 4–6 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in automotive, mechanical/product engineering, or component development.
• Strong Japanese communication skills (JLPT N2 or equivalent business‑level preferred).
• Good English communication skills for collaboration with international teams.
• 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 cultures, functions, and locations.
• Willingness to undertake a long‑term onsite assignment at Bosch Japan for at least 2.5 years, starting by March 2027 or earlier.

Required skills

• DNOX technology
• Exhaust aftertreatment systems
• Mechanical design
• Product engineering
• Automotive component development

What we offer

• Q4 joining bonus equivalent to one month gross salary (subject to eligibility).
• 13th‑month salary bonus and attractive performance bonus.
• 100% salary and mandatory social insurances during a 2‑month probation period.
• 15+ days of annual leave plus 1‑day birthday leave.
• Premium health insurance for employee and two family members.
• Flexible working time and hybrid working model.
• Lunch and parking allowance.
• Company activities such as football, badminton, yoga, aerobic, and team building.