Process Development Engineering Manager- Etch, Photo and Metrology
Wolfspeed · Durham, NC
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management quality role at Wolfspeed (industrial) in Durham, NC. You will oversee all development of novel process capabilities that will advance Wolfspeed’s SiC power device technology.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- SPC, DOE
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $98k–$146k.
Median of the low and high ends of 15 live postings that list pay, out of 38 quality engineer openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 37 other live quality postings in North Carolina.
- Base pay
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- Experience asked
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Typical $98k–$146k, from 14 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 63%
- New product launch 42%
- PPAP 42%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 39%
- Six Sigma 37%
- Lean 37%
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This plant: Wolfspeed in Durham
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Full description from WolfspeedAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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
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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.