Development Engineer - Series Support & Platform Management

About the role

Bosch's Automotive R&D Center in Ho Chi Minh City is looking for a Development Engineer focused on series support and platform management. The role leads, coordinates and supports international engineering teams on technical assessments, problem solving, customer approvals, tool releases and engineering change implementations, and develops design solutions for electrical connectors for automotive and motorbike applications.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and support international engineering teams on technical assessment, problem solving, customer approval, tool release and implementation of engineering changes.
• Develop design solutions for electrical connectors, considering material, manufacturing, ergonomic and economical aspects, and assess and validate designs while initiating improvements.
• Perform design calculations including tolerance analysis and functional proof, using methods such as FMEA, DRBFM and DMFA.
• Analyze requirements and derive technical solutions, using the existing product portfolio and developing new product variants when needed.
• Document designs through bills of materials, technical specifications, design guidelines and 2D drawings.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or a similar field.
• 3 years of professional experience in automotive connector components, systems and processes is preferable.
• Experience developing and manufacturing terminals for automotive connectors or thin-sheet-metal products with stamping technology is required.
• Knowledge of design, material, manufacturing and assembly of plastic, elastomer or stamped metal parts, and of tooling, is preferable.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, resilience and willingness to take responsibility.
• Ability to explain complex technical topics to stakeholders across functions, and proficient spoken and written English.

Required skills

• Tolerance analysis and DFMA.
• Practical experience with automotive industry problem-solving methodologies.
• TCNX or similar CAD software is preferable.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, bonuses and allowances.
• Career development within the Bosch group worldwide.
• Top employer status for mechanical engineers and a strong employee development policy.