Associate Equipment Engineer

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Bosch seeks an Associate Equipment Engineer in Roseville, CA, a full-time, on-site role supporting wafer manufacturing equipment in a cleanroom. The ideal candidate will apply mechanical or electrical engineering knowledge to troubleshoot and improve production equipment, collaborate with vendors on installation and upgrades, analyze failures, document procedures, and train technicians while maintaining safety and throughput goals. Qualifications include a BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (0-3 years), strong ability to read and interpret technical documents, solid MS Office skills, and clear communication. Preferred: experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, cooling systems, and vacuum pumps. On-site Mon-Fri with overtime; sponsorship not available; base salary $80k-$90k plus benefits. Tips: tailor your resume to show hands-on equipment work, maintenance planning, downtime reduction, and cross-functional collaboration, and highlight cleanroom experience and strong documentation and training contributions.

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

An Associate 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 cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Line Maintenance and Process Engineering in troubleshooting problems & supporting wafer manufacturing.
• Working with vendors to install and learn new semiconductor equipment.
• Support of Production 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.
• Troubleshooting and repair assigned equipment using troubleshooting techniques and hand tools.
• Regularly interfaces with Supervisor, Production, Engineering, and other work groups for priorities and equipment status.
• Attention to detail in documenting and other relevant tasks. 
• Provide support to resolve unscheduled events and ensure escalation process efficiency.
• Researches and adheres to all safety and cleanroom policies. 
• Train maintenance technicians as needed on systems to improve 24x7 response time.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent education with 0-3 years exp. 
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pneumatics, hydraulic, cooling systems/refrigeration.
• Electronic troubleshooting vacuum pumps, chambers, and plumbing gauging.

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.” 

To Learn what it is like to work at Bosch:
Manufacturing at Bosch | We create technology that is "Invented for Life" | Careers at Bosch USA - YouTube

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position varies considerably depending upon qualifications. The base salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000. 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.