What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Wolfspeed?
Senior Operations Engineer
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.
Wolfspeed is seeking a Senior Operations Engineer to join our team at our Mohawk Valley facility in New York. This role will oversee test wafer management and drive operational efficiency initiatives across our silicon carbide manufacturing operations. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will work cross-functionally with operations, process, equipment, and automation teams to optimize manufacturing efficiency and support our mission to lead the semiconductor industry in SiC technology.
The Day-to-Day
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.
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
$102,000.00 - $140,000.00
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.
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.
Wolfspeed is seeking a Senior Operations Engineer to join our team at our Mohawk Valley facility in New York. This role will oversee test wafer management and drive operational efficiency initiatives across our silicon carbide manufacturing operations. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will work cross-functionally with operations, process, equipment, and automation teams to optimize manufacturing efficiency and support our mission to lead the semiconductor industry in SiC technology.
The Day-to-Day
- Lead operational efficiency projects focused on cost reduction, cycle time improvement, and resource optimization
- Drive automation initiatives in collaboration with MES and Automation teams to streamline workflows, data management, and create sustainable business processes
- Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and drive process improvements
- Manage and optimize test wafer programs, including inventory control, contamination monitoring strategies, and lifecycle tracking and optimization
- Partner with process, equipment, and automation teams to develop and implement processes that support optimization of test wafer and equipment resources
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM-related field (Materials Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline)
- 5 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing operations or related support roles
- Demonstrated experience with automated Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and factory automation tools
- Ability to manage complex projects with cross-functional teams to make data based decisions and deliver results
- Experience with data analysis tools and/or data engineering. SQL, Snowflake, Python, PowerBI, or similar tools is highly preferred.
- Background in semiconductor process engineering or strategic operations roles.
- Familiarity or certifications in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma or other structured continual improvement methodologies
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.
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
$102,000.00 - $140,000.00
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.
Salary : $102,000 - $140,000
