Semiconductor Process Development Engineer

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Here’s the Gist:  

You will lead the integration of next generation Silicon Carbide based Power electronic products and technologies being introduced into our state of the art production facilities.  This role will be responsible for new product life cycle from initial setup to product optimization and lastly yield improvements. You will work with R&D, Process Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure new products and technologies are optimized and characterized for both product performance and manufacturability.  This role will also need to perform process windowing using DOE, validate specs, assess new product Cpk, and compile a process manual for each new technology that is introduced into Production.   

The Day-to-Day  

• Responsible for new product and new technology introduction – build plans working across the integration and process teams to achieve first pass qualification success 

• Utilize your experience and knowledge in fab processing to fully window new processes in development and understand tuning knobs.  

• Engage with the Process Engineering teams early to set them up for success by ensuring process knowledge is shared and process interactions are defined and documented. 

• Work closely with the R&D team to assess manufacturability of new design specs and integration. 

• Analyze data using sound statistical methodology to drive process, efficiency, and quality improvements. 

• Establish relationships across various departments to drive cohesive learning and cross functional problem solving. 

• Responsible for documentation and training in the transfer of new processes to manufacturing including capacity planning, characterization work, OCAP’s, FMEA’s, and process control plans and limits.  

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

• Seeking mid-level+ Semiconductor Process / Device Integration Engineer with experience in:
• Demonstrated knowledge of semiconductor power (MOSFET, JFET) device physics
• Expereince and or working knowledge of SiC materials and devices a strong +
• 5+ years experience in process engineering with demonstrated deep expertise in 2 or more areas Litho, implant, thin films, etch, epitaxy, device testing
• Device integration OR Yield Engineering experience with Si, SiC or GaN power devices
• Strong knowledge and practitioner of statistics, SPC and DOE methodologies
• Semiconductor equipment knowledge a strong + but not required
• Familiar with the working of semiconductor fab operations a strong +
• Project management experience with evidence of making decisions with ambiguous data
• Team player capable of working in a cross functional environment
• Must be willing to work onsite in Marcy, NY 5 days per week. (Relocation assistance is provided for candidates 60 miles outside of this location)

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

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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. 

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.

Compensation Range:

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.