Process Engineer - Wafering Dept

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Here’s the Gist:

Wolfspeed’s Global Materials 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:

• Define & coordinate process changes by working with both exempt and non-exempt personnel to ensure repeatability and control.
• Apply good engineering practices to continuously improve wafer preparation process:
• Including creation and monitoring appropriate process parameter control charts.
• Define/refine methods to increase process repeatability and control to achieve higher yields, lower costs, higher flexibility, lower variation and a safe work environment
• Investigate, resolve, and prevent future out of control occurrences.
• Must be able to work several projects simultaneously and have successfully demonstrated success in complete process ownership within a 24x7 manufacturing environment.
• Development of process control metrics and corrective action plans for OOC conditions including setting up data collection, review, and presentation.
• Own manufacturing processes for wafer preparation processes.
• Manage & drive through projects to improve wafer quality and yield to exceed customer expectations.
• Work with R&D team to define, qualify, and transition processes from research through development to production.
• Implement rapid containment measures for any “out of control” conditions to minimize effect of process changes to customers.
• Define process control methods for detecting process variations.
• Receive new process/product introductions from R&D.

This Job is Right for You if You Have:

• Strong communication skills and an ability to interface effectively with different backgrounds and at every level of the organization.
• Excellent skills & experience in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Jmp, Access, VBA).
• Strong SPC skill & experience.
• Provide on call support as needed to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• High energy, self-motivated, positive, professional attitude is essential for success.
• Willing and able to work extra as needed to achieve business goals.
• Strong attention to detail while effectively managing time and multiple priorities in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Bachelors degree (or higher) in Engineering discipline.
• Ability to fully own a process, analyze data, and strive for continuous improvement.
• Solid computer skills, statistics foundation, & problem solving skills required.
• 1+ year work experience in relevant field preferred. Prefer experience with automated systems.

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

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