Semiconductor Process Development Engineer

Wolfspeed; Town of Marcy (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfspeed in Marcy, NY seeks a seasoned engineer to lead the integration of next-generation Silicon Carbide based power electronics into state-of-the-art production. You’ll drive new product life cycles from setup to optimization and yield improvements, working with R&D, Process Engineering, and Operations to ensure manufacturability and performance.

The role requires strong semiconductor process knowledge, DOE analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor environment, specifically diffusion and ion implant modules.
• Understanding of semiconductor processes, integration, and equipment in fabrication.
• Proficient in technical writing and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product and technology introduction with cross-functional teams to achieve first-pass qualification.
• Window new processes in development and determine tuning knobs.
• Assess manufacturability of new design specs and integration with R&D teams.
• Analyze data to drive process efficiency and quality improvements.
• Document transfer to manufacturing including capacity planning, OCAPs, FMEA and control plans.

Skills

Semiconductor processes

Diffusion

Ion implant

DOE

Process windowing

Statistical analysis

FMEA

Documentation

Education

Electrical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Materials Science

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.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:You will lead the integration of next generation Silicon Carbide based Power electronic products and technologies being introduced into our state of the art production facilities. This role will be responsible for new product life cycle from initial setup to product optimization and lastly yield improvements. You will work with R&D, Process Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure new products and technologies are optimized and characterized for both product performance and manufacturability. This role will also need to perform process windowing using DOE, validate specs, assess new product Cpk, and compile a process manual for each new technology that is introduced into Production.The Day-to-DayResponsible for new product and new technology introduction – build plans working across the integration and process teams to achieve first pass qualification successUtilize your experience and knowledge in fab processing to fully window new processes in development and understand tuning knobs.Engage with the Process Engineering teams early to set them up for success by ensuring process knowledge is shared and process interactions are defined and documented.Work closely with the R&D team to assess manufacturability of new design specs and integration.Analyze data using sound statistical methodology to drive process, efficiency, and quality improvements.Establish relationships across various departments to drive cohesive learning and cross functional problem solving.Responsible for documentation and training in the transfer of new processes to manufacturing including capacity planning, characterization work, OCAP’s, FMEA’s, and process control plans and limits.This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements):BS in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Equivalent5+ years of experience in a semiconductor environment, specifically within diffusion (vertical furnaces, RTP systems) and ion implant modulesUnderstanding of semiconductor processes, integration, and equipment in FabricationProficient in technical writing and presentationsMust be willing to work onsite in Marcy, NY 5 days per week.This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.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 lawWe 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.The posted salary range is what Wolfspeed reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual pay for a hired applicant will be determined based on the individual’s job-relevant qualifications, experience, and other determinative factors. In the event it is determined that a different job level upon hire is warranted then that range will be communicated to the hired applicant as soon as reasonably practicable.Compensation Range:$81,000.00 - $111,000.00We 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.