Technical Project Lead
About The Position
As a technical project lead in Bosch’s cross-functional Application and Device Engineering team, you will support customer acquisition and establish lasting customer communication on technical aspects of silicon carbide (SiC) products. You will connect the newly established SiC front-end fabrication site in Roseville, California, with external customers, working alongside the North American sales team on SiC device fabrication and the technology roadmap. Using research on the global SiC market and knowledge of customer requirements, you will consult strategic customers, including OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, on using and integrating SiC products in applications such as traction inverters, charging systems, solar inverters, and industrial drives. You will contribute customer and market insights to Bosch’s product and technology roadmap, coordinate internal project resources, and present technical findings through presentations and training. The role is onsite in Roseville, California, Monday through Friday, with additional hours as necessary and travel, including internationally, as needed.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Semiconductor Physics, or a comparable field.
- At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in technical project management or as an application engineer in power electronics, ideally focused on power semiconductors.
- Sound knowledge of SiC power transistors, including MOSFETs and diodes, and their applications, such as e-mobility and renewable energy.
- Deep understanding of SiC component characteristics, including switching behavior, thermal management, gate driving, and parasitics, and their integration into power electronic circuits.
- Experience interacting with customers in a technical consulting or project management role.
- Strong communication and presentation skills for conveying complex technical topics.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and a structured, results-oriented approach.
- Willingness to travel for customer meetings and conferences, up to 30%.
- Indefinite U.S. work authorization is required; future sponsorship for work authorization is unavailable.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of power semiconductor manufacturing processes.
- Project management qualifications, such as PMP or IPMA.
- Knowledge of German.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate complex customer projects from acquisition through specification to mass production, focusing on SiC power transistors, including chips and discrete components.
- Serve as the technical point of contact for strategic customers, including OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, on SiC product use and integration.
- Collect, analyze, and translate customer requirements into technical specifications and product strategies.
- Advise customers on the selection, design-in, and optimization of circuits and systems using SiC components, and help troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges.
- Provide product-roadmap input based on customer requirements, market trends, and competitive analysis in the SiC segment.
- Coordinate internal R&D, Applications, Quality, Production, and Sales resources to complete customer projects successfully and on time.
- Create and deliver technical presentations, workshops, and training sessions for customers, conferences, and internal meetings.
- Monitor competitors and the SiC market landscape to strengthen Bosch’s market positioning.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
