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Metrology Transfer Engineer
Wolfspeed
Dallas, TX, USA
Posted on Friday, September 15, 2023
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.
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Here’s the Gist:
As a Metrology Transfer Engineer, you will focus on taking our Epitaxy process to the next level of control and excellence to transition smoothly into our new facility at Farmer’s Branch in Texas. You will integrate with ops, engineering and R&D as we improve control over existing processes and transfer/develop new ones. Ability to make data driven decisions based on firsthand understanding of both processes and equipment is expected. Enthusiasm, ownership, readiness to learn and flexibility are key attributes for success in this role.
This posting is for a position located at Wolfspeed's new Farmer's Branch, Texas Epitaxy Facility. This new site will establish our multi-site epi footprint with initial ramp beginning in early 2024. The person in this role will be permanently assigned to the Farmer's Branch, TX location but should be prepared to report to Wolfspeed's Durham, NC headquarters for on-site training approximately 2-3 times for ~2 week long periods.
The Day-to-Day:
- Ownership of a subset of machines/tools in the manufacturing process flow
- Become the subject matter expert responsible for all questions directed at your process
- Contribute to teams that are developing new manufacturing sites
- Maintain schedule to meet overall qualifications and project goals
- Monitor statistical process control charts and respond to trend shifts/abnormal processing events
- Work with Operations team to resolve daily priorities as needed to support manufacturing
This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements):
- BS Degree in an Engineering discipline with either Process Engineering, internship, Co-op, or industry experience
- Willing and able to work a flexible schedule as needed to support critical tool issues in support of a 24x7 manufacturing environment, including some weekend coverage
- Equipment and process troubleshooting skills, along with the ability to rapidly learn new processes and toolsets
- Ability to identify process improvements, manage change, and implement solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must have a positive, professional, energetic, can-do attitude
- Understanding and experience with Statistical Process Control
- Excellent project management skills with demonstrated ability to identify manufacturing improvements, manage change, and implement solutions
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Experience with electrical tests and/or film thickness metrology
- Interest in spectrometry
- Knowledge of semiconductor science
- Comfortable using and manipulating data queries
- Manufacturing/clean room experience
- Lean Six Sigma
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 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.
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.