Product Engineering Manager, Power Devices

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Here’s the Gist:

The Global Product Team is seeking a high potential, resourceful, hands-on Product Engineering Manager, Power Devices with exceptional leadership and project management skills. The candidate will be responsible for leading and overseeing a diverse team of product engineers and technicians responsible for Device  processing within our manufacturing line. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced, deadline-oriented manufacturing environment and work constructively with a cross-functional team of manufacturing personnel (Operations, Equipment, Integration, Yield and R&D Teams), engineers and technicians to improve yield and efficiencies across multiple products. 

This position will be based in Marcy, NY.

The Day-to-Day:

• Build, coach, and lead a diverse team of Product Engineers and Technicians.

• Initiate, organize, and manage projects that positively impact costs and product yields while maintaining both near and long-term roadmaps.

• Apply good engineering practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Own investigation, troubleshooting, and improvement of equipment impact on safety, quality, and cost of production processes.

• Define and refine methods to increase process repeatability and control to achieve higher yields, lower costs, higher flexibility, lower variation, and a safe work environment.

• Provide data analysis and understanding of the SiC manufacturing using databases and data analysis tools.

• Provide engineering/technical direction and design support to project teams

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

• Bachelors in Engineering or Sciences with prior leadership experience.

• 5 years Engineering experience in a Semi-Conductor Manufacturing environment troubleshooting equipment, material, or process impact on product quality and yield.

• Strong background in 8D, 5Y, Fishbone, Fault Tree, Is-Is not and applying other troubleshooting methodologies on large data.

• Strong organizational and planning abilities, independent thinking, attention to detail, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• High energy, self-motivated attitude with strong communication skills and ability to interface effectively with coworkers of different backgrounds at every level of the company.

• Experience recruiting, training, developing, and retaining a team of engineers

This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.

The posted salary range is what Wolfspeed reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual pay for a hired applicant will be determined based on the individual’s job-relevant qualifications, experience, and other determinative factors. In the event it is determined that a different job level upon hire is warranted then that range will be communicated to the hired applicant as soon as reasonably practicable.