Equipment Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BOSCH is hiring for an on-site Semiconductor Equipment Engineer in Roseville, CA. You will troubleshoot, install, and support wafer manufacturing equipment, coordinating with maintenance and engineering teams to minimize downtime on the production floor.

The ideal candidate has a BS in engineering and 3–7 years in semiconductor equipment engineering, with hands-on skills, cleanroom gowning, and strong communication. This role is on-site in Roseville with standard weekday hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent education.
• 3-7 years of experience in Semiconductor Equipment Engineering.
• Must be able to multitask and work under pressure.
• Strong ability to read, understand, and interpret technical documents and manuals.
• Ability to create and maintain operating and training documents and manuals.
• Strong communications skills with various audiences from vendors to fellow engineers to operators.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft applications—Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Hands on experience.
• Ability to work and gown-up in a cleanroom environment and spend significant time on the factory floor.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Line Maintenance and Process Engineering to troubleshoot problems & support wafer manufacturing.
• Work with vendors and contractors to install, start up, and learn new semiconductor equipment.
• Support of Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment to improve throughput and reduce downtime including procurement, installation, upgrades, design modifications, troubleshooting failures, reducing operating costs.
• Conduct equipment failure analysis and review trends to make performance improvements.
• Troubleshoot and repair assigned equipment using troubleshooting techniques and hand tools.
• Regularly interface with Management, Production, Engineering, Quality Control, and other work groups for priorities and equipment status.
• Provide expert support to resolve unscheduled equipment down events.
• Promotes and adheres to all safety and cleanroom policies.
• Train maintenance technicians as needed on systems to improve 24x7 response time.
• Manage design decisions for installation of new semiconductor equipment within the cleanroom, including the routing of facility connections to the equipment
• Anticipating consumable part failures and ordering sufficient spare parts ahead of time
• Manage and plan the execution of scheduled and routine maintenance

Skills

Multitasking

Reading technical documents

Training documents

Communications

MS Office

Cleanroom gowning

Factory floor experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

3D printing

SWA-20US/SWA-22US laser anneal

Centrotherm Rapid RTP

Job description

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

• Collaborate with Line Maintenance and Process Engineering to troubleshoot problems & support wafer manufacturing.
• Work with vendors and contractors to install, start up, and learn new semiconductor equipment.
• Support of Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment to improve throughput and reduce downtime including procurement, installation, upgrades, design modifications, troubleshooting failures, reducing operating costs.
• Conduct equipment failure analysis and review trends to make performance improvements.
• Troubleshoot and repair assigned equipment using troubleshooting techniques and hand tools.
• Regularly interface with Management, Production, Engineering, Quality Control, and other work groups for priorities and equipment status.
• Provide expert support to resolve unscheduled equipment down events.
• Promotes and adheres to all safety and cleanroom policies.
• Train maintenance technicians as needed on systems to improve 24x7 response time.
• Manage design decisions for installation of new semiconductor equipment within the cleanroom, including the routing of facility connections to the equipment
• Anticipating consumable part failures and ordering sufficient spare parts ahead of time
• Manage and plan the execution of scheduled and routine maintenance

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent education.
• 3-7 years of experience in Semiconductor Equipment Engineering
• Must have the ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Strong ability to read, understand, and interpret technical documents and manuals.
• Ability to create and maintain operating and training documents and manuals.
• Strong communications skills with various audiences from vendors to fellow engineers to operators.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft applications—Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Hands on experience.
• Ability to work and gown-up in a cleanroom environment and spend significant time on the factory floor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in pneumatics, hydraulic, cooling systems/refrigeration.
• Electronic troubleshooting
• Experience with design and manufacturing – CAD, basic machining, 3D printing.
• Knowledge of FMEA.
• Knowledge of basic electronics – Component identification, Ohms law, Power law
• Experience working with and around highly toxic chemicals and gases
• Technician experience
• Experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment.
• Experience writing Preventative Maintenance work procedures
• Strong understanding of Semiconductor processes
• Experience with metrology and defect equipment
• Experience calibrating high power, high precision lasers in semiconductor equipment
• Experience with Mitsui/Sumitomo SWA-20US or SWA-22US Laser Anneal Equipment
• Experience with Centrotherm Rapid RTP (Rapid Thermal Processing) equipment
• Experience as an OEM Field Service Engineer

Additional Information

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

About Bosch

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 varies considerably depending upon qualifications. The base salary range for this position is $85,000-$100,000. 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; most positions include a bonus or additional benefits.