Staff NPI Test Engineer

US01 Wolfspeed, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfspeed, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer in Durham, NC to design, develop, and implement cost-effective test methods for new product development and manufacturing.

You will create test programs, fixtures, and procedures, plan labor and equipment, and collaborate with vendors and OSATs to transfer products to production. The role demands leadership in test activities through NPIs, the ability to define robust test specs, and hands-on development of test hardware and systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical discipline (Physics, Electrical/Electronics, Computer Engineering).
• 3–5 years in test engineering, NPI/NTI context, or sustaining engineering.
• Experience leading a test solution design.
• Experience with high voltage (600V+) systems and circuits.
• Experience analyzing data with statistical tools (Minitab, JMP).
• Strong time management and multi-project ownership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead critical product test activities through NPI/NTI Toll-Gates.
• Define and generate Manufacturing Test Plan (MTP).
• Collaborate with cross-functional NPI/NTI teams to specify robust test requirements.
• Define, estimate, and plan test equipment needs for new products.
• Support transfer of new products to production and measure readiness.
• Provide data collection and analysis for NPI/NTI releases.

Skills

Test engineering

New product development

Test solution design

High voltage testing

Data analysis

Time management

Communication

Experience 3-5 years

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Physics/Computer Eng

Tools

Minitab

JMP

NI LabVIEW

.NET framework

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 childcare assistance and 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:

As a Test Engineer, you will design, develop, and implement cost-effective test methods and equipment for all phases of new product development and manufacturing. Create test programs, design test fixtures and equipment, and generate specifications and procedures. Plan the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and validation of new products. Work closely with business units, vendors, and OSAT's to develop and enable the transfer of new products to production.

The Day-to-Day:

• Lead and complete all critical product test activities through NPI/NTI Toll-Gates
• Define and generate Manufacturing Test Plan (MTP)
• Collaborate with cross-functional NPI/NTI teams to define/outline robust test specifications/solutions to ensure expedited and successful product launch to market
• Deliver future test equipment/system needs by capturing industry and customer test requirements for new products
• Define and estimate manufacturing capacity and cost based on product forecast
• Champion NPI/NTI Test Readiness
• Lead test standardization, test plan approvals, and governance
• Complete test plan implementation and device behavior confirmation
• Participate, support, and approve NPI/NTI Mask Layout Reviews
• Design and procure test hardware
• Collect, validate, and analyze the data for NPI/NTI product release
• Support BU and department goals Wolfspeed’s Global Test Roadmap
• Liaison to NPI pilot line, Production/manufacturing, and OSATs
• Bare Die/Known Good Die (KGD) Characterization Standards
• Continuous improvement activities undefined

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

• This position requires the lawful ability to access technical data, information, and areas controlled by United States export control laws and regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline including Physics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering
• Experience in test engineering, new product development, research or continuation/sustaining engineering environment
• Experience in leading a test solution design
• Experience with high voltage – above 600V systems and circuits
• Experience analyzing data with statistical analysis tools like Minitab or JMP
• Soft Skills: Excellent Time Management Skills with demonstrated success managing multiple project responsibilities
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills are essential to all levels of the organization
• 3 – 5 years of experience in test engineering in a new product development, research or continuation/sustaining engineering

What could help you stand out?

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering
• Familiarity with Semiconductor test characterization and data sheet performance testing
• Experience with On-Wafer and Bare Die Testing
• Experience with .NET framework and NI LabVIEW
• Experience managing test solution automation and/or system architecture.
• PMP Certification
• Green belt, Black belt certification

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 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.

Wolfspeed is a powerhouse semiconductor company focused on silicon carbide and GaN technologies. After more than thirty years of forging new technology adoption and transformation, our Wolfspeed® power and radio frequency (RF) semiconductors are leading the industry through unrivaled expertise and capacity.

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