Wet Etch Equipment Engineer

Equipment Engineer

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.

An Equipment Engineer is an individual contributor responsible for applying knowledge of engineering, electro-mechanical systems, mathematics, software, and computer sciences to identify, analyze, and resolve manufacturing equipment issues in a clean room environment.

Qualifications

• Collaborate with Line Maintenance and Process Engineering to troubleshoot problems & supporting 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.

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent education. 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 is a plus.
• Experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment.
• Experience writing Preventative Maintenance work procedures.
• Strong understanding of Semiconductor processes.
• Experience with Wet Etch Semiconductor Equipment.
• Experience with the following OEMs and models is a plus: FSI Mercury, TEL Zeta, Spray Acid Tool (SAT), Semitool Spray Solvent Tool (SST), AP&S, LAM DV-Prime (DVP+), SEZ 203, Screen SS-80EX.
• Experience with Over Pad Metallization (OPM) platting equipment and processes.

This role will work on site in Roseville, CA. Indefinite US work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable. This position works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary. May require some domestic or international travel.

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.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $80,000 - $120,000. 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.