Process Engineer, Thin Films

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Here’s the Gist:

In this role you will develop, qualify, and optimize Thin Film processes within Wolfspeed’s new state of the art, highly automated, Silicon Carbide Wafer Fab. The engineering team is expected to continuously improve processes and equipment to ensure exemplary device performance, yield, and quality, while partnering with Product Engineering and R&D to provide effective introduction of multiple industry-leading product and process introductions.

The Day-to-Day

• Challenge the team to drive best in class technical performance, yield, and quality

• Define and execute experiments using DoE methodology, analyzing data with sound statistical methodologies, all to drive process, efficiency, and quality improvements

• Use skills in predictive failure mode identification and problem-solving, aligned to automotive standard methodologies, to benefit the introduction and sustaining of innovative technologies

• Present technical data and project updates to peers and management in both casual and formal environments. 

• Travel occasionally to various manufacturing sites and vendor locations to learn and share knowledge

• Exhibit strong communication and relationship building skills to ensure crisp execution on projects, with high efficiency and quality. 

This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements):

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Equivalent

• Knowledge of processes and equipment used in semiconductor fabrication

• Proficient in technical writing and presentations

This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.

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We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other protected status as required by law

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The posted salary range is what Wolfspeed reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual pay for a hired applicant will be determined based on the individual’s job-relevant qualifications, experience, and other determinative factors. In the event it is determined that a different job level upon hire is warranted then that range will be communicated to the hired applicant as soon as reasonably practicable.