Process Engineer

Wolfspeed; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfspeed is seeking a resourceful Process Engineer to set up, operate, and troubleshoot semiconductor processing tools. You will work with scientists, engineers and technicians to sustain and improve fab processes and tool utilization.

The role requires hands-on experience with scrubbers, defect inspection, metrology tools and sorters, plus familiarity with SPACE, CMMS, and MES systems. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with setting up, operating and troubleshooting semiconductor processing tools.
• Knowledge of fab-wide systems (SPACE, CMMS, MES) is preferred.
• Excellent communication, troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi‑functional projects and teams focusing on sustaining and improving critical fab processes and tools utilization.
• Lead and participate in new tools installations, designs, and characterizations.
• Provide expertise for new products and processes rollouts.
• Monitor daily WIP charts and respond to trend shifts/abnormal processing events.
• Establish and leverage relationships across various fab teams.
• Strategize and prioritize own work and work of reporting technicians.

Skills

Data-driven decisions

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related field

Job description

At Wolfspeed, we do amazing things in a human way.

We know that the achievements of our organization are due to the passion, hard work and creativity of our employees. We celebrate different perspectives to foster excellence across our organization, and our goal is to make diversity a foundation of what we do. We are proudly building an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work.

Enjoy doing things that people say can’t be done? Innovation is at the center of everything we do.

Hate red tape? We remove roadblocks instead of creating them.

Working parent? We provide paid parental leave.

Student? We offer continuing education assistance.

Looking for community? There are many ways to get involved, from Employee Resource Groups to local outreach.

Here’s The Gist

Wolfspeed is looking for a resourceful, hands‑on, problem‑solving Process Engineer with the capacity to quickly grasp and resolve a wide range of technical challenges. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced, deadline-oriented atmosphere and be capable and willing to work in a team of scientists, engineers and technicians. Successful candidates must have hands‑on experience in setting up, operating, and troubleshooting semiconductor processing tools such as scrubbers, defect inspection, metrology tools and sorters. User level experience of fab‑wide systems (SPACE, CMMS, MES) is required. Semiconductor processes understanding is strongly desired. Candidates with excellent communication, troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills will be given the utmost priority.

The Day-to-Day

• Lead multi‑functional projects and teams focusing on sustaining and improving critical fab processes and tools utilization.
• Lead and participate in new tools installations, designs, and characterizations.
• Provide expertise for new products and processes rollouts.
• Monitor daily WIP charts and respond to trend shifts/abnormal processing events.
• Establish and leverage relationships across various fab teams.
• Strategize and prioritize own work and work of reporting technicians.

This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements):

• Education: BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences or related field.
• Strong decision‑making ability based on timely and thorough data analysis
• Able to adapt to a fast‑changing, high volume manufacturing environment
• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills

To put it legally – 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.