Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Engineering, or Materials Science.
2+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment focused on yield and quality improvements.
Strong analytical, statistical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience with Microsoft Office, Power BI, and data analysis tools.
Ability to work effectively in cleanroom and non-cleanroom environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
Own product quality across the Materials and Epi manufacturing value stream.
Participate in quality assurance activities to ensure product reliability and process robustness.
Define control parameters and develop monitoring systems for yield variations.
Document and communicate project status and product-specific risks to stakeholders.
Lead projects focused on yield improvement, defect reduction, and cost reduction.
Develop and maintain process documentation and capability metrics.
Perform advanced data analytics using various tools.
Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve processes.
Collaborate with R&D to transition new technologies into production.
Support New Product Introduction and technology transfers.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement.
Engagement in cutting-edge semiconductor technology.
Involvement in high-impact projects that enhance product quality and reliability.
Full Job Description
Job Summary
Wolfspeed Materials and Epi Business is seeking a high-potential, resourceful, hands-on Product Engineer with strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to quickly understand and resolve a wide range of technical challenges.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven manufacturing environment and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams consisting of manufacturing personnel, engineers, technicians, quality teams, and R&D organizations.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and characterizing the impact of equipment, raw materials, and process variations on the quality, yield, reliability, and cost of SiC substrate and epitaxial manufacturing processes.
What Can You Do for Our Company?
Responsible for product ownership across the Materials and Epi manufacturing value stream.
Participate in RMA, MRB, PCRB, CAPA, and risk mitigation activities to ensure product quality, reliability, and process robustness.
Define product control parameters and develop monitoring systems to rapidly detect, analyze, and mitigate yield variations
Document, summarize, and communicate project status, key deliverables, and product-specific risks to stakeholders.
Lead yield improvement, defect reduction, reliability enhancement, and cost-reduction projects.
Develop and maintain Process FMEAs, Control Plans, SPC strategies, and process capability metrics (Cp/Cpk).
Perform advanced data analytics using Power BI, JMP, Tableau, SQL, Python, or equivalent tools.
Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DOE, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Partner with R&D teams to define, qualify, and transition new technologies into volume production.
Lead process changes ensuring repeatability, reproducibility, manufacturability, and long-term process control.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI), product qualification, and technology transfers.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Materials Engineering, or Materials Science.
2+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment focused on process, equipment, or material-related yield and quality improvements.
Strong analytical, statistical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience with Microsoft Office, Power BI, and data analysis tools.
Ability to work effectively in cleanroom and non-cleanroom environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Highly Preferred Skills and Certifications
Front-end semiconductor processing experience including wafering, grinding, polishing, metrology, epitaxy, or wafer fabrication processes.
Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and Gauge R&R.
Knowledge of process capability metrics including Cp, Cpk, and process performance monitoring.
Proficiency with JMP, Tableau, SQL, Python, Minitab, or similar analytics platforms.
Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or demonstrated continuous improvement leadership.
Experience in a 24x7 high-volume manufacturing environment with complete process ownership.
Knowledge of AutoCAD or equivalent engineering software.
Experience leading cross-functional projects involving quality, manufacturing, and product engineering teams.
Strong technical presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
About Wolfspeed
Wolfspeed is a leading global supplier of silicon carbide (SiC) wafers, SiC power devices, and other related products. Our products enable the efficient use of energy in power electronics applications such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, and data centers. We are headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and have manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Wolfspeed is a Cree company.
