Learning at Bosch

At Bosch, I have access to a rich set of learning and sharing resources which are deeply embedded in my everyday work: from the Bosch Tube video platform to the peer-to-peer learning platform Bosch Club. They provide both internal and external know-how. I regularly take advantage of these platforms to explore new topics, develop technical and leadership skills, and broaden my perspective on global business challenges. All of this is only possible thanks to the positive learning culture, strong managerial support, and cross-location working opportunities.

After six years at Bosch in Germany, I moved to Cluj, Romania. Everything was new: a new job, a new subject area, a new team, a new country, and a new language. The beginning wasn’t easy at all, and there were some unforeseen challenges along the way. However, after about a year, I felt at ease, mainly thanks to my colleagues. As in Germany, I could rely on the necessary support in Romania as well. During my time at Bosch, I completed several training courses: from highly technical ones on topics such as plastics processing, to organizational courses like project management, and soft skills courses including intercultural training. In the end, it was the people around me and the great corporate culture that helped me progress. The mindset at Bosch, where people are happy to help others and support them in making progress, truly reflects team spirit and is invaluable.

At Bosch, I am constantly developing myself further, step by step. I started as a Product Development Engineer - fresh out of university and taking my first steps into the corporate world. I was fortunate to receive hands-on product training alongside foundational Bosch trainings right from the start. After three years, I transitioned into a Project Manager role, developing new skills through programs that focused more on interpersonal skills and business acumen than on products and processes. Later, I had the opportunity to upskill into a leadership role, leading the Project Management team with a stronger emphasis on content-driven leadership and building high-performance teams. Throughout my career, I have always felt supported and empowered. Every step forward has opened new doors for growth. I’m grateful to be part of a culture that encourages improvement every day.

I started my career in 2011 in the R&D department of Bosch Power Tools in Hangzhou, where I built a strong foundation in product development. In 2017, I expanded my perspective as Global Product Manager, moving from technical R&D to global business collaboration. A key milestone in my learning journey was the Talent Pool seminars, which provided both the theoretical framework and practical tools for effective leadership. Through the seminars and peer exchange, I developed the mindset and skills needed to transition from an individual contributor to leading a team. In 2022, I took on my current role as manager of the autonomous driving sensor R&D team — a step made possible by the leadership competencies I had gained especially through the Talent Pool seminars.

In 2015, I joined Bosch in Mexico as a computer science engineer in the corporate IT department. A year later, I moved to the newly established HR IT team at HR Services Mexico. This transition marked my first step into the world of Human Resources, a field that was completely new to me. Initially, I participated in internal basic HR training courses. However, I learned most of what I know today within the day-to-day collaboration with my colleagues. They took the time to introduce me to certain topics and always answered the questions I had due to my different professional background. I am very grateful for their support! I also took external training courses as needed, for example, when changes in labor law impacted our internal processes. This helped me to understand the problems and projects of my new department much better. Overall, I’ve noticed: The more I learned, the more fascinated I became.