Job Summary

• Materials Business is seeking a high potential, resourceful, hands-on, problem solving Process Development Engineer with the capacity to quickly grasp and resolve a wide range of technical challenges.
• The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced, deadline-oriented high-volume manufacturing environment and work constructively with a cross-functional team of manufacturing personnel, engineers and technicians.
• The individual in this role will focus on taking 200mm process to the next level of control and excellence to transition smoothly into large scale manufacturing.
• The candidate will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and characterization of equipment, raw material, and process impact to quality, yield, and cost of the SiC substrate production process.
• This position will initially be based in Durham, NC manufacturing site.

• Drive project initiatives forward to enable high volume manufacture of 200mm SiC
• Work with R&D team to define, qualify, and transition processes from research through development and production.
• Responsible for owning a variety of engineering duties related to the planning and design of new products, improving manufacturing methods and initiating changes for cost effectiveness
• Establish procedures and qualification plan for bringing new processes online.
• Own investigation, troubleshooting, and improvement of equipment impact on safety, quality, and cost of SiC substrate production processes.
• Define control parameters, develop and maintain monitoring systems to rapidly detect and act upon process variations.
• Define and refine methods to increase process repeatability and control to achieve higher yields, lower costs, higher flexibility, lower variation, and a safe work environment
• Apply good engineering practices to achieve continuous improvement.
• Provide data analysis and understanding of the SiC manufacturing using databases and data analysis tools.
• Initiate, manage, and participate in projects to improve wafer quality and yield to exceed customer expectations.

• Define, train, qualify, and lead process changes with salaried and hourly staff to ensure repeatability, reproducibility, and control.

What you need for success: (Minimum qualifications-quantifiable qualifications)
• This position requires the lawful ability to access technical data, information, and areas controlled by United States export control laws and regulations.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering or Materials Science.
• 2 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment troubleshooting equipment, material, or process impact on product quality and yield.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities, independent thinking, attention to detail, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Willing to work in non-cleanroom type environment.
• Excellent MS Office skills

• High energy, self-motivated attitude with strong communication skills and ability to interface effectively with coworkers of different backgrounds at every level of the company

Highly preferred skills and certifications: (Preferred Qualifications, still quantifiable)
• Front-end Semiconductor processing experience (examples: wafering, polishing, grinding)
• Familiarity with JMP, Tableau, or similar software package.
• Working knowledge of AutoCad or similar software.
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and demonstrated success in complete process ownership within a 24x7 manufacturing environment
• Excellent English language verbal communication, written communication, and presentation skills
• Statistical process control experience in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent overall computer and analytical skills