Semiconductor Characterization Engineer

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 is the place for you! Bosch is expanding its semiconductor business with silicon carbide chips in the U.S. and plans to invest some $1.9 billion in the Roseville site in California in the coming years. The first SiC semiconductors will be produced here on 200-millimeter wafers as of 2026.

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

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced characterization engineer for our silicon carbide power semiconductor team. As a characterization engineer, you play a critical role in developing innovative high voltage greater than 1kV power semiconductor components (SiC PowerMOSFET) for use in the automotive electronics, under tight timing with demanding customers in the automotive market. You will work in a simultaneous engineering (SE) team for particularly energy-efficient components for battery-based or fuel cell-based drives.

You will understand the functional and switching properties of power semiconductor devices and the measurement technology used. Based on your knowledge of high-performance SiC power semiconductor devices, you will perform characterization measurements, create the test reports and report in the SE team. Furthermore, you will be responsible for correctness and accuracy of lab measurements as well as scaling of the lab as we grow in this fast-paced market

You will be responsible for the following:

• Characterization measurements (I-V characteristics, double pulse test, short circuit etc.) of silicon carbide power MOSFETs.
• Planning and Execution of HV lab activities within an international team.
• Scaling of lab facility including release of new measurement equipment according to the Bosch requirements for the automotive market.
• Close coordination with the project manager and application expert in the product areas to consider costs, deadlines and quality, and to assess project risks regarding technical feasibility, effort of change requests.
• Selection of the measurement technique and/or assessment of suitability.
• Participation in project reviews to present technical content.

Qualifications

• Completed university studies (Bachelor, Master or equivalent) in electrical engineering, physics, or the equivalent in education.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in the field of semiconductor device testing.
• Sound knowledge of power semiconductor devices (MOSFETs) as well as characterization methods and measurement techniques thereof.
• Experience in using common lab equipment (Oscilloscope, probes, power supplies etc.) and software (MATLAB, LabVIEW etc.).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Communicative team player with entrepreneurial mindset. Able to coordinate teams and high degree of willingness to work across international departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of power semiconductor manufacturing processes desirable
• Knowledge of PCB design or Altium Designer desirable
• Travel (including internationally) as needed.

Additional Information

• This role will work on site in Roseville, CA.
• This position works Monday- Friday, additional hours as necessary.
• Indefinite US work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

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)

"Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans."

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The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $90,000-$110,000. 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.

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