Wolfspeed

Thin FIlms and Etch Technician Supervisor (Front End Nights)

Wolfspeed$81K — $111K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a STEM field with supervisory experience
  • 5+ years of supervisor experience in semiconductor or military context
  • Preferred experience in managing teams within a semiconductor fab environment
  • Knowledge of module tool sets and factory control systems
  • Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and contamination control procedures

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise a team of process and equipment technicians on the fab floor
  • Enforce safety and compliance standards through active presence and engagement
  • Oversee maintenance of production equipment to meet company standards
  • Develop and implement hands-on training for team members
  • Establish and maintain preventive maintenance procedures and operational control assessments
  • Encourage cross-training among technicians and manage spare parts availability
  • Facilitate communication and collaboration with manufacturing operations for production support
  • Manage hold lot processes and ensure timely decision-making on lots
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to address process trends and reduce waste

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development
  • Supportive work environment focused on team collaboration
  • Flexible scheduling with rotating shifts for work-life balance
Full Job Description
Wolfspeed is seeking a supervisor to lead a team of process and equipment technicians on a 12-hour rotating shift. This role requires astrong and consistent fab floor presence and provides leadership coverage across all semiconductor processes. The position integrates people leadership, equipment maintenance, and process operations under a single supervisory role.

The ideal candidate brings experience leading technical teams in a semiconductor or advanced manufacturing environment, demonstrates strong operational discipline and quality flow accountability, and is comfortable working with chemicals used in routine maintenance activities. This role is well suited for a hands-on leader who can balance day-to-day execution with team development in a high-tech manufacturing setting.

This positionwill work a 12-hour day shift with a "3on-4off-4on-3off" alternating schedule. Schedule will be Front End Nights: Sunday - Tuesday and every other Saturday, 6pm - 6:15am

The Day-to-Day:

  • Lead, coach, and directly supervise a combined team of process and equipment technicians with a strong, daily presence on the fab floor


  • Actively enforce safety standards, departmental KPIs, and 5S compliance through routine floor walks and real-time engagement


  • Ensure production equipment is maintained to company standards by actively overseeing maintenance execution and minimizing unplanned downtime


  • Own and drive hands-on training for equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and process qualifications


  • Establish, document, and sustain PM procedures and OCAPs, ensuring consistent execution on shift


  • Drive cross-training between process and equipment technicians and directly manage spare parts availability on the floor


  • Work side-by-side with Manufacturing Operations to support daily production priorities and throughput objectives


  • Own shift-level hold lot management - triage active holds with process technicians and on-shift engineering, drive timely disposition decisions, and ensure CM entries accurately capture lot status and initial process assessment to minimize cycle time impact


  • Partner closely with process and equipment engineering to address SPC trends, reduce scrap and rework, and drive cost reductions


  • Build strong working relationships across departments to enable rapid issue resolution and continuous improvement on the fab floor


This Job is Right for You if You Have:

  • Demonstrated passion for leading technical teams in a high-tech, fast-paced manufacturing environment


  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field with 2+ years of supervisory or people-management experience, or


  • Associate's degree in a STEM-related field with 5+ years of supervisory or people-management experience


  • Equivalent military or semiconductor manufacturing experience with proven technical expertise and leadership responsibility


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supervising process and/or equipment technician teams in a semiconductor fab environment


  • Familiarity with module tool sets and factory controls (e.g., metrology tools as applicable), including SPC, OCAPs, and preventive maintenance programs


  • Cleanroom experience (gowning, contamination control, and working effectively in controlled environments)


  • Experience building and sustaining technician training/qualification programs (equipment operation, PM execution, process qualifications)and driving cross-training in a 24/7 operation


  • Experience managing on-shift hold lot triage and disposition processes, including CM documentation practices, engineering escalationprotocols, and cycle time tracking in a 24/7 semiconductor manufacturing environment


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

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.

Compensation Range:

$81,000.00 - $111,000.00

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.
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