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Here’s the Gist:

Materials Business is seeking a high potential, resourceful, hands-on, problem solving Process Development Engineer with the capacity to quickly grasp and resolve a wide range of technical challenges. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced, deadline-oriented high-volume manufacturing environment and work constructively with a cross-functional team of manufacturing personnel, engineers and technicians. The individual in this role will focus on taking 200mm process to the next level of control and excellence to transition smoothly into large scale manufacturing. The candidate will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and characterization of equipment, raw material, and process impact to quality, yield, and cost of the SiC substrate production process. This position will initially be based in Durham, NC manufacturing site, but may be relocated to future manufacturing sites that are being planned currently.

The Day-to-Day:

Drive project initiatives forward to enable high volume manufacture of 200mm SiC
Work with R&D team to define, qualify, and transition processes from research through development and production.
Responsible for owning a variety of engineering duties related to the planning and design of new products, improving manufacturing methods and initiating changes for cost effectiveness
Establish procedures and qualification plan for bringing new processes online.
Own investigation, troubleshooting, and improvement of equipment impact on safety, quality, and cost of SiC substrate production processes.
Define control parameters, develop and maintain monitoring systems to rapidly detect and act upon process variations.
Define and refine methods to increase process repeatability and control to achieve higher yields, lower costs, higher flexibility, lower variation, and a safe work environment
Apply good engineering practices to achieve continuous improvement.
Provide data analysis and understanding of the SiC manufacturing using databases and data analysis tools.
Initiate, manage, and participate in projects to improve wafer quality and yield to exceed customer expectations.
Define, train, qualify, and lead process changes with salaried and hourly staff to ensure repeatability, reproducibility, and control.

This Job is Right for You if You Have:

This position requires the lawful ability to access technical data, information, and areas controlled by United States export control laws and regulations.
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering or Materials Science.
2 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment troubleshooting equipment, material, or process impact on product quality and yield.
Strong organizational and planning abilities, independent thinking, attention to detail, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Willing to work in non-cleanroom type environment.
Excellent MS Office skills
High energy, self-motivated attitude with strong communication skills and ability to interface effectively with coworkers of different backgrounds at every level of the company

Preferred Qualifications

Front-end Semiconductor processing experience (examples: wafering, polishing, grinding)
Familiarity with JMP, Tableau, or similar software package.
Working knowledge of AutoCad or similar software.
Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and demonstrated success in complete process ownership within a 24x7 manufacturing environment
Excellent English language verbal communication, written communication, and presentation skills
Statistical process control experience in a manufacturing environment
Excellent overall computer and analytical skills

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

This role requires the lawful ability to access technical data, information, and areas controlled by United States export control laws and regulations.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Company.

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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.

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