Senior Metrology Engineer — Yield & Process Optimization

Wolfspeed; Town of Marcy (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfspeed in upstate New York is seeking a metrology engineer to drive yield improvements in a high-volume semiconductor fabrication environment. You will apply DOE, SPC, MSA, and Gage R&R, collaborating across design, process, and maintenance teams to optimize measurement systems and processes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics and 5+ years of metrology experience. Proficiency with tools such as CD-SEM, ellipsometry, XRF, XRD, SIMS, AFM, and data analysis software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related STEM field.
• 5+ years of metrology engineering experience in a high-volume semiconductor FAB.
• Hands-on experience with specific metrology tools (see below).
• Proficiency with SPC software and statistical methods (DOE, Gage R&R, MSA).

Responsibilities

• Recommend and implement equipment and process modifications to improve production efficiencies, manufacturing techniques and production yields.
• Perform Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Gage R&R, and tool-to-tool matching on semiconductor measurement systems.
• Report and document process issues and equipment malfunctions; take corrective action with Process Engineers & Equipment Maintenance.
• Work with product design and development personnel to ensure processes and designs are compatible.
• Develop and conduct DOE and SPC analyses targeting root causes of yield loss and quality improvements.
• Assist in mentoring and training junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Metrology engineering

Statistical methods

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics

Tools

CD-SEM

Ellipsometry

XRF

XRD

SIMS

AFM

Optical profilometry

Gage R&R

Job description

Wolfspeed in upstate New York is seeking a metrology engineer to drive yield improvements in a high-volume semiconductor fabrication environment. You will apply DOE, SPC, MSA, and Gage R&R, collaborating across design, process, and maintenance teams to optimize measurement systems and processes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Physics and 5+ years of metrology experience. Proficiency with tools such as CD-SEM, ellipsometry, XRF, XRD, SIMS, AFM, and data analysis software