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Dry Etch Process Engineer

Cree, Inc.

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$49.04-67.31 /h
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Marcy, NY
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

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:

The primary focus of this position is engineering for the plasma etch process in Wolfspeed’s state of the art, highly automated, Silicon Carbide Wafer Fab. The engineering team is expected to sustain processes and equipment to provide consistent device performance, yield, and quality, while also partnering with product engineering and R&D to ensure effective new product and process introductions. Your main tasks will focus on improving cycle time, tool availability, process/product yield, and drive cost reductions.

The Day-to-Day

  • Analyze data using sound statistical methodology (SPC) to drive process, efficiency, and quality improvements
  • Establish relationships across various departments to drive cohesive learning and cross functional problem solving.
  • Monitor and analyze etch processes to ensure consistency and quality in production, making adjustments as necessary.
  • Collaborate with maintenance and equipment engineering to drive tool/chamber matching initiatives and develop enhanced too health monitoring techniques using fault detection and classification (FDC).
  • Conduct root cause analysis of process discrepancies and implement effective corrective actions.
  • Present technical data and project updates to peers and management in both casual and formal environment.
  • Exhibit strong communication skills to ensure crisp execution on projects with high efficiency and quality.

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

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience in a semiconductor environment, specifically within dielectric etch and/or metal etch. Experience with 200mm Applied Materials platform is a plus!
  • Understanding of semiconductor processes and equipment in Fabrication
  • Proficient in technical writing and presentations

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

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:

$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.