Lead Process Development Manager - Etch, Photo & Metrology

What’s Upstate; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfspeed in North Carolina is seeking a Process Development Engineering Manager- Etch, Photo and Metrology to advance silicon carbide power device technology. You will oversee development of novel process capabilities in the Power Device Technology group and lead a team of engineers to drive innovation and robust device performance.

The role focuses on etch, photolithography, and metrology strategy, with collaboration across R&D design and integration teams to meet customer specifications and

Qualifications

• PhD required in a science or engineering field.
• Proven technical leadership and people management experience.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor device fabrication.
• Experience with process integration/development in semiconductor fabs or labs.
• Knowledge of etch techniques and metrology methods.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of process development engineers and provide regular guidance on technical projects.
• Lead development and improvement of etch and photolithography processes and metrology strategy to enable next-gen power devices.
• Define and execute the power device process roadmap.
• Oversee projects to enhance device performance and yields.
• Collaborate with R&D design and integration teams to create unit processes meeting specs.
• Provide technical process development leadership and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical leadership

People management

Strong communication

Project management

Presentation skills

Education

PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field

Tools

OES

SEM

Ellipsometry

AFM

XRF

Job description

Wolfspeed in North Carolina is seeking a Process Development Engineering Manager- Etch, Photo and Metrology to advance silicon carbide power device technology. You will oversee development of novel process capabilities in the Power Device Technology group and lead a team of engineers to drive innovation and robust device performance.

The role focuses on etch, photolithography, and metrology strategy, with collaboration across R&D design and integration teams to meet customer specifications and