Overview
With a proud history dating back 136 years, the Bosch Group now employs over 400,000 people across 165 countries. As a leading IoT company, Bosch offers innovative solutions for smart homes, smart cities, connected mobility, and connected manufacturing. The Bosch Group's strategic objective is to facilitate connected living and innovations for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is "Invented for life." To this day, Bosch remains privately owned, with 94% held by a charitable trust. Bosch is a rather special company.
The business unit Smart Agriculture develops innovative solutions to reduce the usage of inputs in agriculture tasks. Our solutions leverage the usage of AI, are connected to data driven models, automates processes to make them smarter.
Bosch Smart Agriculture is Headquartered in Brazil and delivers to the world.
Bosch is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage applicants of all backgrounds.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly capable Customer Technical Lead (System & Field Engineer) to support the deployment and industrialisation of next-generation Smart Spraying Solutions across Australia while working closely with our global engineering team in Brazil and abroad (USA and Germany).
This is a unique opportunity to take a leading role in Australia, helping establish and grow an emerging Bosch business unit at the forefront of digital agriculture and autonomous farming innovation.
Please note: You need to be an Australian citizen, or hold Australian work rights, to apply for this role.
About the Role
As the Customer Technical Lead, you will act as the technical bridge between customers, OEM partners and global engineering teams, supporting deployment of Bosch's intelligent spraying technology designed to enable precise, data-driven weed control and sustainable farming practices.
Bosch's Smart Spraying technology integrates cameras, software and agronomic intelligence to detect weeds in milliseconds and spray only where required — improving efficiency, productivity and sustainability for farmers worldwide.
This permanent full-time role will be based at our Clayton headquarters; you will work autonomously in Australia while collaborating frequently with international teams across Brazil and the Americas. There will be some Domestic & International travel as required as well as flexibility in hours due to international time zones.
Responsibilities
Customer & Technical Leadership
* Act as the primary technical interface between Bosch, Agricultural OEMs and customers
* Support deployment of Smart Spraying solutions into the Australian agricultural market
* Deliver system demonstrations, technical presentations and customer roadmap discussions
* Maintain strong customer satisfaction through ongoing engagement and technical support
* Support prototype build-up, commissioning and start-up activities
* Oversee mechanical and electrical integration of:
* FCU, FLU, MCU/SCU and CCU systems
* Vehicle wiring harness integration and validation
* Perform:
* CAN communication testing and debugging
* Software flashing (Ethernet, UDS, OTA)
* Functional testing, calibration and configuration
* Release prototypes for field trials following validation testing
* Provide hands-on support during on-farm trials and rapidly resolve technical issues
Market Development Support
* Identify customer and market requirements across broadacre agriculture
* Collect and report market intelligence including competitors, regulations and farming practices
* Opportunity scouting and demand generation activities
* Represent Bosch at industry trade shows, field days and customer demonstrations
Training & Capability Development
* Train end-users, technicians, dealers and commercial teams
* Support OEM partners during industrialisation and ramp-up phases
* Develop field monitoring and deployment concepts
Qualifications
We are looking for a conscientious professional with the ability to work across multiple business units, manage diverse topics and priorities, establish effective relationships across all levels of the organisation.
To be considered for this position you would meet the following:
* Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Electronics or similar
* Experience developing, integrating or servicing ECUs or complex electronic systems
* Passion or strong interest in Agriculture, Broadacre Farming or Agronomics
* Experience working with large Agricultural OEM environments
* Strong autonomous working capability within a global remote team
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and presentation skills
* Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
* Current Driver's Licence
Technical Experience
* Linux-based systems environments
* CAN architecture, CAN analyser tools (e.g. CANoe)
* Electrical measurement systems
* GNSS / GPS integration
* Calibration tools (e.g. ETAS INCA)
* Basic software knowledge (Python or C)
* Understanding of IoT connectivity concepts
* ISOBUS machinery concepts (desirable)
* ETAS / Vector toolchain (advantageous)
* Initially working independently in Australia with global engineering teams located overseas
* Close collaboration with international project teams
* Flexible working hours required to support Americas time zones
* Initial overseas training (up to 3 weeks)
What Success Looks Like
* Successful deployment of Smart Spraying prototypes into Australian field operations
* Strong OEM and farmer engagement
* Effective translation of customer needs into engineering outcomes
* Growth of Bosch's Smart Agriculture footprint in Australia
Why Bosch?
This role offers a rare opportunity to combine advanced engineering, agriculture and global innovation — helping shape the future of precision farming while building a new technical capability for Bosch in Australia.
If you enjoy working outdoors, solving complex technical challenges and collaborating globally to deliver real-world impact for farmers — this role offers unmatched career opportunity and purpose.
Additional Information
We recognise that our employees are our greatest asset. Through the diversity of our business and commitment to personal and career development, we can provide you with new and exciting opportunities so you can achieve your full potential!
We offer our employees:
* The ability to work flexibly
* Training and development programs to help you reach your full potential
* 14 weeks paid (or 28 weeks at half-pay) Parental Leave for primary carer (in addition to government paid parental leave)
* Superannuation on unpaid Parental Leave
* The option to purchase additional annual leave
* A wide range of Health and Well-being programs
* Support and counselling services with work or personal matters through our Employee Assistance Program
* Up to 50 weeks Income Protection for permanent employees
* Diverse and exciting career opportunities, both local and international
* Discounts on Bosch products and as well as products from affiliated brands
Your application
We are committed to building a sustainable, inclusive, and diverse workforce in all its forms. We value diversity in our organisation and in our recruitment activities and believe that every voice adds value. We actively pursue a recruiting strategy that works towards eliminating unconscious bias. To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume through the online application link.
Please note: You need to be an Australian citizen, or hold Australian work rights, to apply for this role.
Bosch does not accept any agency submissions unless approval has been given by a member of the Bosch HR Team. All agency submissions must be submitted directly to Bosch HR. Potential candidates submitted by an agency directly to any Bosch employee or manager without Bosch HR approval will not be considered by Bosch. Bosch will not be liable for a recruitment fee in these circumstances. Any agency terms and conditions must be signed by Bosch HR indicating acceptance.
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