Process Engineer

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Durham, NC, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead cross-functional projects to sustain and improve semiconductor fab processes and tool utilization. Install, design, and characterize new tools; support product and process rollouts; monitor work-in-process trends; troubleshoot abnormal processing events; collaborate across fab teams; and prioritize work for reporting technicians. The role requires hands-on experience with semiconductor processing equipment and fab-wide systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 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:

Wolfspeed is looking for a resourceful, hands-on, problem-solving Process Engineer with the capacity to quickly grasp and resolve a wide range of technical challenges. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced, deadline-oriented atmosphere and be capable and willing to work in a team of scientists, engineers and technicians. Successful candidates must have hands-on experience in setting up, operating, and troubleshooting semiconductor processing tools such as scrubbers, defect inspection, metrology tools and sorters. User level experience of fab-wide systems (SPACE, CMMS, MES) is required. Semiconductor processes understanding is strongly desired. Candidates with excellent communication, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills will be given the utmost priority.


The Day-to-Day:


Lead multi-functional projects and teams focusing on sustaining and improving critical fab processes and tools utilization.

Lead and participate in new tools installations, designs, and characterizations.  

Provide expertise for new products and processes rollouts.   

Monitor daily WIP charts and respond to trend shifts/abnormal processing events.

Establish and leverage relationships across various fab teams.

Strategize and prioritize own work and work of reporting technicians.


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

Education: BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences or related field.

Strong decision-making ability based on timely and thorough data analysis

Able to adapt to a fast-changing, high volume manufacturing environment

Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills


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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
  • Hands-on experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting semiconductor processing tools
  • Experience with scrubbers, defect inspection tools, metrology tools, and sorters
  • User-level experience with SPACE, CMMS, and MES fab-wide systems
  • Understanding of semiconductor processes
  • Strong decision-making ability based on timely and thorough data analysis
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-changing, high-volume manufacturing environment
  • Excellent verbal, written, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Cree Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cree and has not been reviewed or approved by Cree.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Racine, WI
2,773 Employees
Year Founded: 1987

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.

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