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Here’s the Gist:
Wolfspeed’s Global Operations team is seeking a Process Engineer with a proven track record of successful execution in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This position will work directly with the Equipment and Process Engineering teams in our Silicon Carbide (SiC) Global Operations manufacturing team located at the Corporate Headquarters in Durham, NC.
The Day-to-Day:
- Work with Operations team to resolve daily priorities as needed to support manufacturing
- Drive project initiatives forward in support of process safety, quality, throughput, and low cost
- Own the Grinding and Surface Finishing processes of Silicon Carbide (SiC) wafers
- Continuous improvement across many new and existing platforms and processes
- Monitor and respond to all OOC conditions on multiple product lines and toolsets
- Optimize preventative maintenance procedures
- Document best known methods across areas of ownership
- Create and maintain manufacturing documents and procedures as necessary
- Facilitate and oversee the install of new manufacturing equipment.
- Maintain schedule to meet overall qualifications and project goals
- Sustaining support, troubleshooting, equipment acceptance and resolving technical issues that may arise in day to day manufacturing
This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements):
- BS Degree in Engineering with either Process Engineering, internship, Co-op, or industry experience
- Willing and able to work a flexible schedule as needed to support critical tool issues in a manufacturing environment,
- Equipment and process troubleshooting skills, along with the ability to rapidly learn new processes and toolsets
- Ability to identify process improvements, manage change, and implement solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must have a positive, professional, energetic, can-do attitude
- Understanding and experience with Statistical Process Control
- Excellent project management skills with demonstrated ability to identify manufacturing improvements, manage change, and implement solutions
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
- Process Engineering, internship, co-op, or industry experience
- Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule to support critical tool issues in a manufacturing environment
- Equipment and process troubleshooting skills
- Ability to rapidly learn new processes and toolsets
- Ability to identify process improvements, manage change, and implement solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Positive, professional, energetic, can-do attitude
- Understanding and experience with Statistical Process Control
- Excellent project management skills with demonstrated ability to identify manufacturing improvements, manage change, and implement solutions
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is often described as fair or decent in technician and operator roles. Compensation in some project management and security supervision roles is characterized as good.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA, FSA, and HRA options, plus EAP support. Wellness resources are highlighted alongside core health plans.
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Parental & Family Support — The package includes six weeks of paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Leave applies to new birth, adoption, and foster placement.
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What We Do
Cree | Wolfspeed is the global leader in silicon carbide technology and production, leading the worldwide transition from silicon to silicon carbide. Our product portfolio provides disruptive technology solutions that support a more efficient, sustainable future including electric vehicles, fast charging, 5G, power supplies, renewable energy and storage, as well as aerospace and defense. Our people are dedicated to driving a significant shift in the technology sector and creating a global semiconductor powerhouse. For additional product and Company information, visit www.cree.com.
