Semiconductor Characterization Lab Engineer

Bosch USA; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Bosch USA is seeking a full-time Lab Engineer for its Electrical Characterization Lab in Roseville, California. The role involves high-voltage testing of silicon carbide semiconductor devices, lab operations, and equipment maintenance.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in a lab environment, a degree in Electrical Engineering, and familiarity with lab equipment. Bosch offers a competitive salary of $80,000–$100,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in an electronics or power engineering laboratory environment.
• Ability to read and understand schematics and datasheets.
• Strong team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical characterization measurements on silicon carbide devices.
• Support testing infrastructure debugging for high-voltage testing.
• Manage lab equipment calibration schedule to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Hands-on experience in electronics or power engineering

Communication skills

Multitasking skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

DMMs

Function generators

Altium Designer

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

This position is a full‑time Lab Engineer in the Electrical Characterization Lab located in Roseville, California. The role focuses on high‑voltage silicon carbide semiconductor device testing, lab operations, and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical characterization measurements on silicon carbide semiconductor devices.
• Act as the primary safety responsible for the high‑voltage testing environment.
• Support the bring‑up, debugging, and troubleshooting of test infrastructure for high‑voltage and high‑current testing of semiconductor devices.
• Manage the lab equipment calibration schedule to minimize downtime and ensure high accuracy.
• Collaborate with the engineering team on the development and procurement of advanced testing solutions to support evolving lab requirements.
• Perform soldering, PCB rework, repairs, and component replacement as needed.
• Coordinate sample build‑up logistics, including shipping, communication with external sample shops, and traceability.
• Support the team’s continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in an electronics or power engineering laboratory environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Experience in using common lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs, function generators, etc.
• Ability to read and understand schematics and datasheets.
• Strong communication skills, a team‑oriented mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively in an international team environment.
• Strong multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of power semiconductor devices, such as MOSFETs, and related characterization methods.
• Knowledge of PCB design or Altium Designer is desirable.
• Experience using MATLAB and LabVIEW.
• Knowledge of German is a plus.

Additional Information

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

Benefits

The U.S. base salary range for this full‑time position is $80,000–$100,000. 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.

EEO Statement

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