The Roseville facility, which boasts four decades of semiconductor manufacturing history, has officially commenced sample production. Bosch intends to reach full commercial manufacturing of silicon carbide chips on 200-millimeter wafers by 2026. This timeline accelerates the company’s market entry, leveraging existing infrastructure and a skilled local workforce to bolster domestic supply chain resiliency for the automotive and industrial sectors.
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Bosch Secures $225 Million CHIPS Funding for Roseville Chip Plant
Bosch has finalized a $225 million direct funding agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce to scale up silicon carbide semiconductor production in Roseville, California. This federal injection supports a broader $2 billion investment aimed at transforming the legacy site into a high-tech hub for electric mobility and energy efficiency.
Beyond federal support, the project received a $25 million California Competes tax credit. The initiative is part of a wider corporate strategy to invest $7.5 billion across U.S. operations through 2031, marking the company’s 125th anniversary in the country. Bosch currently employs over 300 people at the Roseville plant and is actively collaborating with Sierra College to cultivate a specialized technical pipeline for future growth.
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