[EMN] Automotive Engineer (English & Japanese required) | Long-term onsite in Japan

About the Role We are looking for an experienced Technical Key Account Engineer to support automotive component projects for Japanese OEM customers across Passenger Car (PC) and Commercial Vehicle (CV) applications. In this role, you will act as a key technical interface between customers and Bosch engineering teams , supporting projects from acquisition and technical clarification through project execution and engineering changes. A key opportunity of this position is a long-term onsite assignment at Bosch Japan for at least 2.5 years, expected to start by March 2027 or earlier . The assignment comes with an attractive benefits package, and family accompaniment to Japan can be supported . You will also have the opportunity to build specialized technical expertise in DNOX and exhaust aftertreatment systems while collaborating with Bosch platform and engineering teams in Europe. What You’ll Do Act as the first-level Technical Key Account (TKA) for assigned automotive component projects. Serve as the main technical interface with Japanese OEM customers , handling technical questions, requirements, and clarifications. Support the execution of customer projects for Passenger Car and Commercial Vehicle applications , ensuring alignment with project requirements and milestones. Support new project acquisition activities for Japanese OEM customers, particularly technical documentation and project-related inputs. Coordinate and track Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) for Passenger Car customer projects. Take ownership of relevant Quality Gate (QG) activities and support timely achievement of project milestones. Investigate and support continuous improvement activities related to component and field quality issues . Prepare, maintain, and coordinate technical customer documentation according to project and customer requirements. Support engineering activities such as technical drawings, experiments, and validation when required. Develop strong technical expertise in DNOX products and systems through close collaboration with Bosch platform teams in Europe, particularly Hungary. Mandatory requirements Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering , or a related engineering discipline. Approximately 4–6 years of relevant engineering experience , preferably in automotive, mechanical/product engineering, component development, or a related technical environment. Strong Japanese communication skills for direct interaction with Japanese customers; JLPT N2 or equivalent business-level Japanese proficiency is preferred. Good English communication skills for collaboration with international engineering teams and overseas stakeholders. Basic knowledge of mechanical design, product engineering, automotive components, or product development . Strong problem-solving skills with a customer-oriented mindset . Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across different cultures, functions, and locations. Proactive learning mindset and willingness to develop specialized technical and product knowledge. Willingness to undertake a long-term onsite assignment at Bosch Japan for at least 2.5 years, starting by March 2027 or earlier . It'd be a strong advantage if you have: Knowledge or experience in DNOX, exhaust aftertreatment systems, or emission-control technologies. Previous experience working with Japanese automotive OEMs. Experience in project coordination, customer-facing engineering, or Technical Key Account (TKA) responsibilities. Experience working in an international or cross-functional engineering environment.