Sustaining Process Engineer – SiC Grinding & Finishing

Wolfspeed; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Paid parental leave

Continuing education assistance

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Wolfspeed in Durham, NC is seeking a Process Engineer with a track record of delivering improvements in a high‑volume manufacturing environment. You will own the Grinding and Surface Finishing steps for Silicon Carbide wafers and partner with Operations to resolve daily priorities, improve quality, throughput and cost.

The role requires a BS in Engineering, strong problem solving, SPC experience, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering with process engineering or related experience.
• Ability to learn new processes and toolsets quickly.
• Experience identifying process improvements and implementing solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own Grinding and Surface Finishing processes for SiC wafers.
• Support manufacturing to resolve daily priorities and improve throughput.
• Drive initiatives for process safety, quality, and cost reduction.
• Document best known methods and create manufacturing docs.
• Facilitate installation of new manufacturing equipment and sustainment.

Skills

Process engineering

Troubleshooting

Project management

SPC

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Manufacturing equipment

Job description

Wolfspeed in Durham, NC is seeking a Process Engineer with a track record of delivering improvements in a high‑volume manufacturing environment. You will own the Grinding and Surface Finishing steps for Silicon Carbide wafers and partner with Operations to resolve daily priorities, improve quality, throughput and cost.

The role requires a BS in Engineering, strong problem solving, SPC experience, and excellent communication.