Powertrain Solutions, Customer Innovation Engineer

Boschgroup; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch Powertrain Solutions in North America seeks an engineer to act as the primary interface to customers on internal combustion, electrified powertrains, and related systems. The role involves coordinating across engineering, sales, and R&D to drive innovation from concept to pre-sales activities.

You will engage stakeholders, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure customer satisfaction by delivering technically sound solutions in a dynamic, multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 1-3 years of experience in Engineering, Innovation or Project Management with external customers.
• English language required; additional languages (e.g., German, French, Italian) are a plus.
• Basic understanding of powertrain and thermal management technologies at system level, with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Act as the engineering interface to North American customers for powertrain projects: engine, electrification, and controls.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders on powertrain innovation and acquisition programs.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to ensure portfolio alignment and customer satisfaction.
• Engage customers in advanced engineering collaborations and product innovation activities.
• Serve as the technical voice-of-the-customer to sales and R&D for pre-selling activities.

Skills

Motivation to innovate

Communication skills

Networking

Self-motivation

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Powertrain Solutions is a provider of diversified powertrain products and solutions across all market segments and with a product portfolio ranging from gasoline and diesel injection systems, electronics control units and software, to electrified powertrains with battery and fuel cell technologies.

We are the customer innovation management team within Bosch's Powertrain Solutions (PS) division responsible for all technical collaboration activities with our customers in North America. We strive to support our customers on their path to a CO2-neutral and zero-emission future. We have access to a global pool of cutting-edge technology development that we utilize to engage our customer and carry these technologies from the innovation phase all the way into series production.

Responsibilities:

• Take the lead: You are the engineering interface to our North American customers for internal combustion engine, hybrid powertrains and electrification, fuel cell, thermal management, electronics, software, and connected powertrain projects
• You're in charge: You manage and coordinate all internal and external stakeholders on powertrain innovation and acquisition programs
• Deliver excellence: You lead cross-functional project teams to ensure portfolio alignment and customer satisfaction
• Leave your footprint: You engage our customer on advanced engineering collaborations and product innovation activities
• Keep us on track: You are the technical interface and voice-of-the-customer to our sales and R&D teams for pre-selling activities

Technology Domains:

• Internal combustion engines
• Electrification / Hybrids
• Thermal Management
• SW & Controls

We are looking for engineers with:

• High degree of motivation to bring innovations to fruition in direct engagement with the customer
• Excellent communication and networking skills paired with high level of self-motivation and a strategic and result-oriented mindset
• Ability to thrive in a diverse and multi-national organization by forming long-term relationships based on trust and commitment
• Ability to adapt in dynamic and fast paced environments.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Basic understanding of powertrain and thermal management technologies at the system level, with a strong interest in learning and applying these concepts in an engineering environment.
• 1-3 years of experience n Engineering, Innovation or Project Management role with Interface to external customers.
• Languages: English. Additional language skills, like German, French, Italian are a plus.

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.

Please note that employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.

In addition to your base compensation, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plans with an employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses.

Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: www.myboschbenefits.com . Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.

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