Sustaining Process Engineer, SiC Wafers & Finishing

What’s Upstate; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfspeed’s Global Operations team in Durham, NC is seeking a Process Engineer to join the SiC manufacturing network. You will collaborate with the Equipment and Process Engineering teams to execute high-volume processes and drive improvements across manufacturing lines.

The role focuses on grinding and surface finishing, process safety, quality, and cost reduction, with opportunities to implement new equipment and optimize maintenance practices across platforms.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or related field required.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for equipment and processes.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Ability to manage change and implement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Resolve daily manufacturing priorities with Operations to keep lines running.
• Drive projects for safety, quality, throughput, and cost reduction.
• Own Grinding and Surface Finishing processes of Silicon Carbide (SiC) wafers.
• Improve processes across new and existing platforms.
• Monitor OOC conditions on multiple lines and toolsets.
• Optimize preventative maintenance procedures.
• Document best-known methods for areas of ownership.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documents and procedures.
• Facilitate installation of new manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain schedule to meet qualifications and project goals.
• Provide sustaining support and troubleshoot day-to-day issues.

Skills

Equipment troubleshooting

Process troubleshooting

Statistical Process Control

Change management

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

Job description

Wolfspeed’s Global Operations team in Durham, NC is seeking a Process Engineer to join the SiC manufacturing network. You will collaborate with the Equipment and Process Engineering teams to execute high-volume processes and drive improvements across manufacturing lines.

The role focuses on grinding and surface finishing, process safety, quality, and cost reduction, with opportunities to implement new equipment and optimize maintenance practices across platforms.