Bosch Sensortec Gmb H develops and markets key technologies in consumer electronics – micro-electro-mechanical sensors (MEMS), solutions and systems for smartphone applications, tablets, video game consoles, wearables, and the Internet of things. The sensors enable devices to recognize their surroundings and to transmit the data collected.
MEMS are part of the foundation for a networked world. Bosch Sensortec Gmb H is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch Gmb H.

Bosch Sensortec (BST) is seeking to hire a Cost Expert for our Manufacturing Coordination Team located in Taipei, Taiwan. As member of our worldwide Operations team you will report directly to the Head of Product Cost and Governance while working closely with cross-functional departments including manufacturing process and product engineering, controlling as well as purchasing. In your role as Cost Expert you will be responsible for driving the cost optimization for our BST products in order to ensure BSTs cost competitiveness as global market leader for MEMS – micro-electro-mechanical sensors. You enhance the scope of cost work at BST by driving cost engineering stronger towards a proactive, forward oriented steering incl. optimization, definition and tracking of relevant KPIs.

Your day to day tasks and responsibilities include:

• Coordination of overall ratio-project planning (RPP) for all products in mass production at BST
• Acting as interface to existing operations teams (e.g. simultaneous engineering teams (SET), purchasing, controlling) and Bosch-internal plants (e.g. MEMS-cost coordinators, backend value stream managers) to identify cost reduction measures for products in mass production and foster their implementation
• Participation in regular cost meetings of SETs to bring in your expertise and ensure efficient cost work to reach the defined cost targets following company guidelines
• Analyzing all product relevant cost factors along the entire value stream for different scopes using existing databases and tools containing all relevant production data
• Developing new and maintaining existing models for a transparent and proactive cost steering based on KPIs
• Monthly reporting of cost-related KPIs in management meetings and reviews supported by the technical teams

Essential Requirements

• 3-5 years of professional know-how in the area of sensor development/production with focus on finances/cost
• Excellent language skills (both orally and in writing) in English
• Deep understanding of development and manufacturing processes
• Advanced communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders of different technical areas and hierarchy levels.
• Active listener with the ability to challenge benefits of requirements against cost
• Business-focused with strong cross-functional mindset and excellent analytical skills
• Proactive and independent style of working with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience in semiconductor / consumer electronics industry

Desirable Requirements

• Excellent language skills (both orally and in writing) in Mandarin
• Demonstrated expertise cost and value stream optimization