Company Description

The Bosch Group operates in most countries in the world. With over 400,000 associates, a career at Bosch offers a chance to grow an exceptional career in an environment that values diversity, initiative, and a drive for results.

If you are interested in working on the cutting-edge of technology, working at Bosch Research is the place for you! We are committed to quality at Bosch. Our environment celebrates diversity and promotes career progression. We seek highly skilled, creative, results-oriented people who can look at technology from a new perspective and provide surprising insight. We are looking for candidates who want to shape and drive innovation at Bosch.

Job Description

The Research Engineer will diagnose and hypothesize aging mechanisms in polymer electrolyte membrane electrolysis cells based on available experimental data. She or he will design and perform electrochemical experiments for diagnosing aging and optimizing lifetime. To support the interpretation, he or she may perform a variety of operando and postmortem analyses (scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, XRF, Raman microscopy, etc.), to inform on aging mechanisms. He or she will also identify, and design new experiments required to elucidate and validate aging models.

Primary responsibilities:

Research in the degradation mechanisms present in electrolysis cells and appropriate mitigation strategiesDegradation and performance testing of cells and materials for polymer electrolyte membrane electrolysisElectrochemical and physical characterization of electrolysis cells and materialsDevelopment of diagnostic tests indicative of aging modesCollaboration with other experimentalists and modelers in the team as well as academic and national laboratory partners

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or related disciplinePrior experience with physical and chemical characterization methods

Preferred Qualifications

The candidate should have a proven research track record and a strong foundation in electrochemistry, preferably electrolysis. Autonomy, attention to detail, flexibility, creativity, excellent communication, and teamwork skills

Additional Information

BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives:

FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce – EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

For more information on our culture and benefits, please visit:

Culture and Benefits | Bosch in the USA

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $125,000 - $155,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc. Your Recruiter can share more details about the specific salary range for this position during the interview process.

In addition to your base salary, Bosch offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plan with an attractive employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; long term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave. Pay ranges included in the postings, when included, generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, or additional benefits.