Process Development Engineering Manager- Etch, Photo and Metrology

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 childcare assistance and 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 :

We currently have a need for a Process Development Engineering Manager- Etch, Photo and Metrology within The Power Device Technology Development Group. As a Process Development Engineering Manager in the Power R&D group, you will oversee all development of novel process capabilities that will advance Wolfspeed's SiC power device technology. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a strong track record of innovation, ingenuity and technical leadership.

This position will be based in North Carolina.

The Day-to-Day

• Manage a team of process development engineers and provide regular guidance on technical projects
• Lead the development and improvement of etch and photolithography processes, as well as overall power device metrology strategy, to drive the development of robust next generation power semiconductor devices
• Define and execute on Wolfspeed's power device process roadmap
• Oversee technical projects to enhance product performance and improve product yields
• Spearhead collaborations with the R&D design and integration teams to create unit processes to meet customer specifications
• Provide technical process development leadership
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

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

• PhD. Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or any closely related Engineering field.
• Proven track record of technical leadership and people management
• Strong understanding of semiconductor device fabrication
• Experience in process integration or process development in a semiconductor fab or lab environment.
• Strong knowledge of various etch techniques, such as reactive ion etching, inductively coupled plasm etching, various wet etch techniques
• Working knowledge of material characterization techniques, such as OES, SEM, Ellipsometry, AFM, XRF and/or other similar techniques
• Experience in various photolithography techniques, including aligners, steppers and scanners
• Strong knowledge of CSDEM and optical metrology techniques
• Experience with SPC and DOE methodology
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

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.