Acquisition Manager - Engineering Services (Mobility / Automotive)

Bosch • Farmington Hills, MI • 2h ago

Company Description

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At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people's lives. Our areas of activity are every bit as diverse as our outstanding Bosch teams around the world. Their creativity is the key to innovation through connected living, mobility, or industry.

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Discover new directions: At Bosch, you will find your place.

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Shape tomorrow: At Bosch, you change lives.

Job Description

As an Acquisition Manager, you will play a key role in expanding Bosch Engineering's presence with innovative mobility companies and emerging technology leaders. You will identify and develop new business opportunities for Bosch Engineering's engineering services portfolio while helping customers bring advanced vehicle technologies to market.

Working closely with Bosch engineering experts and cross-divisional teams, you will help shape new customer engagements and guide opportunities from initial discussions through proposal development and successful business acquisition.

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with innovative startups, niche OEMs, and technology-driven mobility companies developing next-generation vehicle platforms and solutions.

Key Responsibilities include:

Business Development & Customer Acquisition

Identify and pursue new business opportunities for Bosch Engineering's engineering services portfolio

Build relationships with innovative mobility companies, startups, and established automotive customers

Develop and execute acquisition strategies to secure new engineering projects and long-term partnerships

Customer Engagement

Engage with engineering, purchasing, and executive stakeholders at customer organizations

Understand customer technical challenges and translate them into engineering service opportunities

Present Bosch Engineering capabilities and solutions to prospective customers and partners

This position involves approximately 20% domestic and international travel to support customer meetings, industry events, and project team activities

Opportunity Development

Collaborate with Bosch technical experts to shape technical solutions and customer proposals

Support preparation of quotations, proposals, and commercial negotiations

Drive opportunities from early discussions through successful project acquisition and launch

Market & Technology Awareness

Monitor trends in automotive and mobility technologies, particularly in emerging and startup ecosystems

Identify opportunities related to electrification, automated driving, safety systems, and software-defined vehicles

Leverage Bosch's global engineering network to bring the right technical expertise and solutions to customers

Qualifications

Bachelor's (required) or Master's degree (preferred) in Engineering, Business, or a related field

Strong interest in technical sales, engineering services, or mobility technologies

Basic understanding of automotive systems such as:

Powertrain / electrification

Chassis and motion systems

ADAS and automated driving

Active and passive safety systems

Embedded software and vehicle electronics

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to work across technical and commercial teams

Willingness to travel for customer meetings and industry events

Preferred:

M.S. in Business Administration, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software or Controls Engineering, or related field.

Experience in technical sales, business development, or engineering services, preferably in the automotive or mobility industry.

Familiarity with automotive development processes and vehicle systems, with exposure to areas such as electrification, chassis systems, or ADAS.

Experience in customer-facing roles, including negotiation and relationship building with OEMs, suppliers, or mobility technology companies.

Entrepreneurial and self-motivated team player with strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills and the ability to translate customer needs into technical solutions.

Additional Information

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

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 plans with an employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave, adoption assistance; and reimbursement of education expenses.

Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: www.myboschbenefits.com. Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans ?

*Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.

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