Defect Engineer

Byrne Dairy; Town of Marcy (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfspeed in Marcy, NY is seeking an engineer to provide technical and sustaining engineering support for the power semiconductor manufacturing line, implementing equipment and process modifications to boost production yields and efficiency.

You will lead defect analyses, MRB activities, DOE and SPC studies, and collaborate across design, process, and quality teams to drive defect reduction and manufacturability improvements, with hands-on metrology and inspection expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applied science with 2–5 years of relevant experience or equivalent degree with relevant experience.
• Experience with automated optical inspection tools.
• Highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and apply critical thinking to make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and sustaining engineering support for the power semiconductor manufacturing line and implement equipment/process modifications to improve production efficiencies, manufacturing techniques, and production yields for existing products.
• Lead defect identification, root cause analysis and MRB activities to ensure corrective actions for non-conforming materials.
• Perform Pareto analysis on defect data to prioritize improvement initiatives and drive systematic reduction of top defect modes across manufacturing operations.
• Develop and conduct DOE and SPC analyses targeting physical causes of failure for yield loss reduction and quality improvement, coordinating with labs and vendors.
• Develop and maintain defect tracking systems and dashboards to monitor defect trends, escape rates, and effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Collaborate with product design and development teams to ensure processes and designs are compatible; provide defect metrology and inspection techniques including optical inspection and SEM analysis.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applied science

Tools

Automated optical inspection tools

Job description

Overview

At Wolfspeed, we do amazing things in a human way. We value passion, hard work and creativity, embrace diverse perspectives, and strive to create an environment where all employees can bring their authentic selves to work.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture and providing opportunities for growth across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and sustaining engineering support for the power semiconductor manufacturing line. Implement equipment and process modifications to improve production efficiencies, manufacturing techniques, and production yields for existing products.
• Lead defect identification, classification, and root cause analysis to determine physical and process-related failure modes impacting product quality and yield. Manage Material Review Board (MRB) activities, including defect dispositioning, hold management, and technical review of non-conforming materials to ensure corrective actions.
• Perform Pareto analysis on defect data to prioritize improvement initiatives and drive systematic reduction of top defect modes across manufacturing operations.
• Develop and conduct statistical analyses such as Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) targeting physical causes of failure for yield loss reduction and quality improvement. Coordinate failure analysis with internal labs and external vendors, interpret results to identify defect mechanisms and implement preventive measures.
• Develop and maintain defect tracking systems and dashboards to monitor defect trends, escape rates, and effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Collaborate with product design and development teams to ensure processes and designs are compatible; work with process, equipment, and quality engineering teams to implement defect reduction strategies, design-for-manufacturability improvements, and inline inspection enhancements. Provide technical expertise on defect metrology and inspection techniques including optical inspection and SEM analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applied science with 2–5 years of relevant experience or equivalent degree with relevant experience.
• Experience with automated optical inspection tools.
• Highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and apply critical thinking to make sound decisions.

Location

• Marcy, NY – Onsite, 5 days per week.

Compensation and Benefits

This role includes a stated compensation range of $70,000.00 – $97,000.00, with actual pay determined based on job-relevant qualifications and experience. If a different job level is warranted upon hire, the applicable range will be communicated.

Wolfspeed is an equal opportunity employer. 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.