SiC Discrete Product Manager

Wolfspeed; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A semiconductor company in Durham, North Carolina is seeking a Product Manager for their SiC discrete product line. The role involves product management and technical marketing, with a focus on global markets and customer requirements. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and 7-10 years of relevant experience, alongside strong communication skills and the ability to influence teams. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for significant impact.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in semiconductor product management or marketing.
• Ability to blend technical and commercial aspects.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop market and product requirement documents.
• Lead technical presentations and champion product development.
• Manage product portfolio from launch through obsolescence.

Skills

Product management

Technical marketing

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Cross-functional team influence

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

SiC Discrete Product Manager page is loaded## SiC Discrete Product Managerlocations: Durham, North Carolinatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 26-217Wolfspeed is looking for a Product Manager who will be responsible for product management and technical marketing our silicon carbide (SiC) power discrete portfolio. Focus for the position is on the global market, existing and future customers, and working with the internal technical and operations organizations in conjunction with inside and outside sales to translate technical requirements to and from the company.**General Position Description**This position requires a candidate with the creativity, vision, and detail to breakdown and match customer requirements with internal technical capabilities and find new and innovative ways to solve problems. The right candidate could have a significant impact in the next product platform innovations that are introduced into the market. The position interacts directly with our power customers and internal team, operations personnel, R&D, and commercial sales to deliver the right products to the right customer at the right time.**Position Responsibilities*** Develop market requirement documents and product requirement documents with prioritized features, corresponding justification, target market applications and business plan support* Lead technical presentations with customers and sales on technical issues related to the products and applications* Champion internal development of new discrete MOSFETs and Diodes to support customer demand and drive qualification of these products at the customer* Awareness of market trends and directions from Voice of the Customer and publication review* Be an expert on competitors’ capabilities and product positioning in the market while understanding the end market uses and requirements* Work with sales on product specifications for special business opportunities* Portfolio management from market launch through obsolescence of all discretes* Interface with R&D, NPI engineering, Production/Operations, and Quality to build and sustain the product lines* New product roadmap understanding and initial product definition, definition of formal product plan* Generation and distribution of sales tools, application notes and/or technical guidelines* Field and customer training; establish ongoing methodology and processes* Understand cost models to support product pricing strategies Position Requirements* Degree in Electrical Engineering, or similar technical degree* 7-10 years of semiconductor product management, product marketing and/or applications engineering* Good general knowledge of both the sales and semiconductor product manufacturing processes* Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority* Strong verbal, written, and presentation communications skills to a broad audience of influences* Willingness to travel, including internationally as necessary* Self-motivated with strong drive to achieve business objectives* Ability to blend the technical and commercial to deliver a balanced approach to problems* Strong analytical skills and experience Highly preferred skills and certifications:* Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or similar technical degree* Knowledge of wide bandgap semiconductors* System level power electronics knowledge* Experience supporting customers, direct sales and distribution sales partners* Experience with new product launch and new business development* Understanding and implementation of multiple marketing tools and approaches* Understanding of basic semiconductor device technology and assembly*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.*