**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 $1.5 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** We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Defect Engineer to join our silicon carbide semiconductor manufacturing team. The Defect Engineer will play a critical role in developing and implementing yield improvement strategies, identifying root causes of process failures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in our manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in semiconductor manufacturing, data analysis, and defect reduction methodologies, along with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. **Responsibilities:** + Develop and implement yield improvement strategies to enhance production efficiency and reduce defect rates in the semiconductor manufacturing processes. + Design and execute experiments to identify the root cause of process failures, utilizing statistical process control principles and data analysis techniques to interpret and extract insightful results from complex data sets. + Analyze large data sets to identify trends and patterns in production processes, leveraging statistical data analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies to drive process optimization and defect reduction. + Investigate the root cause of low yielding products through thorough analysis of in-line and end-of-line test results against process and equipment data, and work with process engineering and operations teams to improve the effectiveness of in-line monitors and mitigate end-of-line yield fallout. + Collaborate with all departments to define the yield improvement strategy based on Failure Analysis (FA) and pareto analysis, and work with cross-functional teams to implement targeted defect reduction initiatives. + Experience with Brightfield and Darkfield inspection equipment, including recipe programming and integration with a yield management system. + Prefer supervisory and management experience to lead and guide teams in defect analysis and yield improvement initiatives. **Qualifications** + BS Degree in Chemical, Electrical, Material Engineering, or Physics or the equivalent in education. + 5+ years of semiconductor work experience. + Strong data analysis skills and proficiency with tools such as JMP and Klarity. + Experienced in statistical data analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE). + Proven track record in problem-solving and defect reduction. + Excellent written and oral communication skills. + Capable of independently resolving issues that hinder yield improvement progress **Preferred Qualifications** + Travel (including internationally) as needed. + Silicon carbide manufacturing experience **Additional Information** + This role will be working on site in Roseville, CA. + This position works Monday- Friday, additional hours as necessary. + **Indefinite US work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is 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) By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce – EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled. The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000-$110,000. 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; certain positions may include bonus, or additional benefits.