Research Scientist (Industrial Automation)

Company Description The Bosch Group is a prominent global provider of technology and services, employing approximately 400,500 associates across the world, with sales of 78 billion euros in 2017 (preliminary figures). It operates across four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. As a leader in the Internet of Things (IoT), Bosch delivers innovative solutions for smart homes, smart cities, connected mobility, and connected manufacturing. It leverages its proficiency in sensor technology, software and services, coupled with its own IoT cloud, to provide customers with integrated, cross-domain solutions from one end. The strategic goal of Bosch Group is to generate innovations for a connected life. Bosch enhances the quality of life globally with innovative products and services that incite enthusiasm. In essence, Bosch creates technologies that are "Invented for life.” Robert Bosch (South East Asia) Pte Ltd is a regional subsidiary of the Bosch Group, representing the Group’s interests in Southeast Asia, where it is currently present in all ASEAN member countries. It is active in all four business sectors of Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The Asia Pacific headquarters for its Automotive Aftermarket, Building Technology and Bosch Software Innovations businesses, along with its Corporate Research and Advance Engineering, and Information Technology operations, form part of Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte Ltd. At Bosch, we are committed through our EVP to ensure that all our associates GROW, ENJOY and INSPIRE during their journey with us. Job Description - Research, develop and validate innovative system-level solutions for creating self-organizing systems that enable flexible production lines. - Promote innovation in the field of industrial production system and make pertinent enterprise architecture decisions to facilitate use cases in a scalable manner. - AI Integration on Edge computing for a flexible production planning system. Develop and implement IT/OT architecture using Bosch’s IT infrastructure, drive and control platform and technologies. - Collaborate with business units on profitable and industrial sustainability initiatives, contribute to Bosch's long-term product portfolio, conduct customer interviews, formulate problem statements, and create innovation pitches and research proposals. - Develop comprehensive solutions from sensor-level integration to system-level simulation and the development of automation solutions. Primarily focus on researching, developing, integrating cutting-edge techniques for automation. - Additionally, must be able to express research problem statements, design experiments and develop proof of concepts. - Generate collaboration, evaluate opportunities, identify “Best-In-Class” within local institutions and universities for potential research / innovation cooperation. - Regular alignment with Strategic Research Portfolio Owner, quarterly review of project updates, stakeholder management, idea pitching via Bosch Innovation Framework. Qualifications - Minimum Master or PhD degree in Engineering field, specialized in mechanical engineering, computer science, electrical and electronics engineering, robotics, or a related field. - At least 3 years’ work experience as an R&D engineer or academic staff in automated and autonomous system related robotic automation, modelling, simulations, control, data analytics, machine learning, digitalization, and connectivity for smart factory, automated diagnostics, industrial AI applications, industrial (assembly and disassembly) production in real-world customer applications, and related software engineering experiences. - Experience with industrial automation technologies (programming robots online & offline, PLC, HMI, and troubleshooting mechatronic systems), I4.0 connectivity technologies, digital twin, software-defined manufacturing, and production planning system based on artificial intelligence (AI) - Entrepreneurial (start-up) and product industrialization experience is highly valued. - Passion for innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, good work ethic, ability to adapt in a dynamic environment. Additional Information - None