Based in Roseville, California, the Product Manager for power semiconductor components is responsible for the strategic product planning and long-term development of Robert Bosch’s Silicon Carbide product portfolio in North America. The role is part of Bosch’s international network of Product Responsible Managers (PRMs) and works in close alignment with headquarters in Germany to connect regional market requirements, technology roadmaps, and business priorities into a competitive, profitable, and future-oriented product offering across the full product lifecycle. A key focus of the role is to identify, develop, and drive new market opportunities for Bosch North America, especially in growth areas outside the automotive industry.
Responsibilities:
- Collect customer and market requirements in North America and translate them into product needs, cost indications, priorities, and timelines together with global product management and development teams.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, new technologies, and key industry players in North America, including coordination of benchmark activities.
- Lead pre-selling and market study activities for new applications in high-growth markets outside the automotive industry, such as data centers, EV charging, energy storage, solar, and related industrial segments.
- Support and align the product portfolio and roadmap for power semiconductor components (focus on Silicon Carbide) with Bosch headquarters in Germany.
- Support customer visits with the regional sales organization to discuss new products, application requirements, and product positioning.
- Drive communication and promotion planning for products, including event content, articles, trade fairs, conferences, and customer road shows.
- Prepare materials for senior management meetings and support standards-related topics and market intelligence sharing within the North America organization.
- Lead strategic partnership and cooperation activities in North America, including collaboration models with external partners in areas such as packaging, foundry, and technology development.
- Degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a comparable field; advanced technical understanding of power semiconductor components, ideally including SiC technologies, is preferred.
- Experience in product management, strategic marketing, business development, or a comparable function in the semiconductor or electronics industry.
- Business acumen and strategic thinking related to partnerships, cooperation models, and growth opportunities in North America, including expansion into new markets outside the automotive industry.
- Strong understanding of product lifecycle management, portfolio strategy, market analysis, and competitor benchmarking.
- Ability to translate regional customer needs and market trends into product roadmaps, business cases, and aligned development priorities with international stakeholders.
- Experience working in global matrix organizations and collaborating effectively across regions, functions, and headquarters interfaces.
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, including customer-facing engagement and executive communication.
- Structured, analytical, entrepreneurial, and proactive way of working.
- Willingness to travel for customer meetings and conferences (up to 30%).
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of power semiconductor manufacturing processes.
- Qualifications in project management (e.g. PMP, IPMA)
- Knowledge of German language is a plus.
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.
- This role will work on site in Roseville, CA.
- This position works Monday- Friday, additional hours as needed
- Indefinite US work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.
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The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position varies considerably depending upon qualifications. The base salary range for this position is $140,000-$160,000. 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.
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