Technical Product Classification Engineer (Trade Compliance)

About the role

Bosch Global Software Technologies Company Limited (BGSV), a 100% owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH and the first Bosch software development centre in Southeast Asia, is hiring a Technical Product Classification Engineer in Ho Chi Minh City. The role classifies products and technologies according to national and international customs tariff schedules.

Key responsibilities

• Classify products and technologies according to national and international customs tariff schedules.
• Collect and analyse technical product information, including specifications and bills of materials, to determine correct tariff codes.
• Maintain and update a database of classified products with their Harmonized System (HS) codes and related documentation.
• Apply the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System to ensure consistent and defensible classification decisions.
• Research customs rulings, explanatory notes and legal precedents to resolve complex classification issues under supervision.
• Prepare documentation supporting classification decisions for internal reviews and customs audits.
• Collaborate with team members on classification requests and contribute classification rationales to the team's knowledge base.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, company policies and quality frameworks, and perform other tasks assigned by managers.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as product engineering (mechanical, electrical, software).
• 1-3 years of experience in international trade compliance or product engineering.
• Knowledge of export control regulations or tariff code classification is an advantage.
• Familiarity with other trade compliance areas such as sanctions and customs regulations is a plus.

Required skills

• Advanced English, especially reading comprehension and understanding of international regulations and technical product descriptions.
• Excellent analytical and research skills, with attention to detail and accuracy in classification decisions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

• English-speaking environment within a fast-growing global company, with short- and long-term assignments in worldwide offices.
• Training programs, 13th-month salary bonus, performance bonuses and annual performance appraisal.
• Full salary and mandatory social insurance during the 2-month probation period.
• 15+ days of annual leave plus 1 day of birthday leave, premium health insurance for the employee and two family members, flexible working hours, lunch and parking allowance, and company activities.