Lead Process Development Manager: Etch, Photo & Metrology

US01 Wolfspeed, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance and paid parental

Continuing education assistance

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Wolfspeed, Inc. in North Carolina seeks an experienced Process Development Engineering Manager to lead etch, photolithography and metrology development for next‑generation SiC power devices.

You will manage a team of process development engineers and drive the process roadmap to deliver robust device performance. The role requires strong technical leadership, deep fabrication knowledge, and a proven track record of delivering yield improvements through innovative unit processes and close

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or closely related field.
• Proven track record of technical leadership and people management.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor device fabrication.
• Experience in process integration or process development in a semiconductor fab or lab.
• Strong knowledge of various etch techniques (RIE, ICP etching, wet etch).
• Knowledge of material characterization techniques (OES, SEM, Ellipsometry, AFM, XRF).
• Experience with photolithography techniques (aligners, steppers, scanners).
• Familiarity with CSDEM and optical metrology techniques.
• Experience with SPC and DOE methodologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Technical leadership

People management

Semiconductor fabrication

Process development

Etch/photolithography

Characterization techniques (OES, SEM,

Photolithography techniques

SPC & DOE

Communication & presentation

Education

PhD in Chemistry / Materials Science / Chemical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Physics

Job description

Wolfspeed, Inc. in North Carolina seeks an experienced Process Development Engineering Manager to lead etch, photolithography and metrology development for next‑generation SiC power devices.

You will manage a team of process development engineers and drive the process roadmap to deliver robust device performance. The role requires strong technical leadership, deep fabrication knowledge, and a proven track record of delivering yield improvements through innovative unit processes and close