Job Description

Bosch Research is seeking an intern to support development of printed metal-oxide (MOx) sensing materials for gas sensing. The intern will help establish a reliable fabrication workflow that combines piezo dispensing / inkjet printing with wire bonding and packaging practices suitable for small MEMS-based sensor substrates.

In this role, you will:

• Operate and develop procedures for piezo or inkjet deposition of MOx inks on small substrates/MEMS chips.
• Assist in ink formulation optimization (solvent/binder/dispersant, solids loading, filtration, stability) in collaboration with UC Berkeley partners.
• Develop and document printing process parameters (patterning approach, drop spacing, passes, substrate mounting, drying/curing steps, inspection/QC).
• Perform and document wire bonding procedures for printed sensor substrates (process setup, parameter optimization, yield tracking, basic failure analysis).
• Support experimental logistics and coordination for occasional work at Stanford (SNF) and UC Berkeley (e.g., tool access, sample transport, on-site runs as needed).
• Maintain organized experimental records and deliver clear “runbooks” (SOP-style documentation) to improve repeatability.

The internship emphasizes hands-on lab work, process development, and collaboration across academic and industry teams.

Qualifications

Required Qualification:

• Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering , Chemistry, or a related field.
• Hands-on lab experience with at least one of the following: thin film/coatings, nanoparticle dispersions, microfabrication, printing/dispensing, or device assembly.
• Strong attention to detail and good experimental hygiene (clean handling, contamination control, documentation).
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Sunnyvale, CA for the duration of the internship. This role will be a minimum of 6 months in duration.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to work independently with guidance.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0

Desired Qualification:

• Experience with inkjet / piezo dispensing / microarray spotting or other precision deposition tools.
• Experience with nanoparticle ink formulation (dispersion stability, rheology, filtration, surfactants/binders).
• Experience with wire bonding (ball or wedge bonding), die handling, or basic packaging/assembly.
• Familiarity with surface wetting, contact angle, drying/coffee-ring effects, or basic microscopy/inspection methods.
• Comfortable analyzing and plotting data in Python/Excel (nice to have)

Additional Information

** Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans**

The U.S. base salary range for this intern position is $31.00-$64.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, type of degree, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, type of position, job location, etc. Your Hiring Manager can share more details about the specific salary range for this position during the interview process

*Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.

BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics)

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

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