Junior Managers Program Trainee - R&D

Job Description

Shape the R&D landscape of the future with us! We are looking for visionary, tech-savvy master’s graduates and PhDs with a drive to make a difference, who will shape the future of mobility and energy systems, develop the next generation of smart, connected system or pioneer the world of applied artificial intelligence in our Junior Managers Program. Do you love technological challenges, think strategically, and want to lead as a future manager in Bosch's digital and physical worlds? Then we want to hear from you.​

Over an intensive 12 to 24-month journey, you will become part of our global R&D organization. You will rotate through different areas in Germany and worldwide, gain valuable international experience, and take on responsibility for high-impact work packages from day one. Depending on your business unit and focus, you will either design the hardware value chain for automotive control units or drive groundbreaking software, IoT, and system developments for smart homes.

You won't just support—you will develop, decide, and lead. Together with experienced executives and your personal mentor on management level, you will lay the foundation for your career in Bosch’s technological leadership environment.

What you will learn and develop with us:​

Hardware & Systems Engineering: You will dive deep into the development, industrialization, and commercialization of powertrain and energy solutions – ranging from efficient combustion-engine systems and high-performance thermal management to hydrogen technologies (fuel cells, electrolysis stacks) as well as electronics, software, controls, and components sales.

Software, IoT & Smart Systems: You will shape the future of smart thermal technology and room climate solutions. You will work on future technologies like IoT, embedded software, data science, cloud architectures, or develop complex mechatronic system architectures and control systems.

Applied Artificial Intelligence & Robotics: You will drive the implementation of artificial intelligence into real-world applications. You will design AI agents, utilize data science and data engineering within engineering/product development, and bring hands-on AI capabilities into embedded systems.

You will learn how to coordinate interdisciplinary and international teams, manage interfaces (with manufacturing, purchasing, software, and customers), and successfully lead complex technological projects in an agile way.

Qualifications

Your academic foundation: An outstanding full-time Master's degree or Diploma, ideally a PhD, in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Physics, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Chemical/Process/Energy Engineering, or a comparable technical field of study with appropriate academic priorities

Your passion for mechatronic and digital systems: Your goal is to evaluate the technical and commercial feasibility of new product generations and lead them all the way to series production readiness—whether in innovative powertrain, thermal, and hydrogen technologies, connected IoT and room climate solutions, or in integrating applied AI and AI agents directly into embedded systems.

Your eye for the bigger picture: You find it fascinating to analyze complex relationships across functional boundaries, coordinate functional interfaces (e.g., development, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, customers, and sales), and optimally align innovative system architectures with the requirements of global markets.

Your understanding of human-centric leadership: You live by the conviction that outstanding results only emerge by empowering people. Utilizing emotional intelligence and empathy, you foster an environment where interdisciplinary and international teams unlock their full potential and succeed together.

You think strategically and shape the future: You recognize the big picture and derive critical technical KPIs as well as forward-looking R&D roadmaps from market requirements. You bring strong analytical skills and a passion for hands-on programming and prompting to develop and evaluate innovative solution concepts (e.g., in Matlab, Python, C, Java, or utilizing AI models).

Your continuous development: In our dynamic environment, you leverage your ability to learn quickly every day, continuously developing yourself—a growth mindset that we actively support and nurture.

Your language proficiency: You communicate fluently in English (negotiation level) and possess a strong command of the German language (or have the drive to develop it quickly) to navigate confidently within both our international and local environments. At least three months of international experience and high mobility round off your profile.

Additional Information

Why you will love being part of our community

We are deeply invested in the growth of our team members. We have created an environment where you are supported, valued, and empowered to do your best work.

• Mentoring & Sponsoring: An executive-level mentor will accompany you on your journey, actively support your development, and open doors for your next career steps with us.

• A culture of belonging: From day one, you will become part of a global community of trainees from diverse backgrounds and locations. Build authentic connections beyond formal projects through virtual hangouts, local meetups, or our (global) trainee summits.

• Flexible & hybrid working: We trust you to manage your work in a way that fits your life, with a flexible start date and a permanent employment contract. We offer a hybrid model that combines office and remote collaboration.

• Continuous learning: Benefit from up to 6 rotations across different departments, including an international rotation, supported by a generous budget for your professional development (courses, certifications, and conferences).

Are you ready to shape the future of R&D Powertrain Solutions and Home Comfort with us? Apply now and tell us why you are the perfect candidate to lead the digital revolution.

Do you have questions about the application process?
Claudia Mertens-Baaij (Human Resources)
Telephone: 0711 811 7200

Our application process for the Junior Managers Program includes multiple steps:
a Telephone Interview, Assessment Center and a Final Interview.

As a globally active company, we are legally required to comply with applicable EU and US (re)export control and sanctions regulations. Therefore, we will ask you to provide further information at a later step in the recruiting process. For details on how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Data Protection Notice.