Semiconductor Equipment Engineer for Continuous Improvement

Wolfspeed; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfspeed in Durham, NC is seeking an Equipment Engineer to drive continuous improvement in the Global Materials organization. You will manage capital expansion projects from budgeting to installation and production, and own multiple projects with limited supervision.

This role supports 24x7 operations on a M-F 7a–4p schedule, requiring a Bachelor's in engineering and 2 years in manufacturing, with strong organizational and communication skills and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably semiconductor.
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital expansion projects from budgeting to installation to production.
• Own continuous improvement projects aimed at improving yield, throughput, uptime, and safety.
• Run multiple projects concurrently with little supervision.
• Own toolsets and be responsible for tracking and improving critical metrics for uptime.
• Mechanical, electrical, networking, computer, coding, PLC, vacuum, and toxic gas troubleshooting.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Wolfspeed in Durham, NC is seeking an Equipment Engineer to drive continuous improvement in the Global Materials organization. You will manage capital expansion projects from budgeting to installation and production, and own multiple projects with limited supervision.

This role supports 24x7 operations on a M-F 7a–4p schedule, requiring a Bachelor's in engineering and 2 years in manufacturing, with strong organizational and communication skills and proficiency in MS Office.