Staff NPI Test Engineer

Durham, North Carolina

Full time

26-869

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 Test Engineer, you will design, develop, and implement cost-effective test methods and equipment for all phases of new product development and manufacturing. Create test programs, design test fixtures and equipment, and generate specifications and procedures. Plan the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and validation of new products. Work closely with business units, vendors, and OSAT's to develop and enable the transfer of new products to production.

The Day-to-Day:

• Lead and complete all critical product test activities through NPI/NTI Toll-Gates

• Define and generate Manufacturing Test Plan (MTP)

• Collaborate with cross-functional NPI/NTI teams to define/outline robust test specifications/solutions to ensure expedited and successful product launch to market

• Deliver future test equipment/system needs by capturing industry and customer test requirements for new products

• Define and estimate manufacturing capacity and cost based on product forecast

• Champion NPI/NTI Test Readiness

• Lead test standardization, test plan approvals, and governance

• Complete test plan implementation and device behavior confirmation

• Participate, support, and approve NPI/NTI Mask Layout Reviews

• Design and procure test hardware

• Collect, validate, and analyze the data for NPI/NTI product release

• Support BU and department goals

• Wolfspeed’s Global Test Roadmap

• Liaison to NPI pilot line, Production/manufacturing, and OSATs

• Bare Die/Known Good Die (KGD) Characterization Standards

• Continuous improvement activities

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

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

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline including Physics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering

• Experience in test engineering, new product development, research or continuation/sustaining engineering environment

• Experience in leading a test solution design

• Experience with high voltage – above 600V systems and circuits

• Experience analyzing data with statistical analysis tools like Minitab or JMP

• Soft Skills

• Excellent Time Management Skills with demonstrated success managing multiple project responsibilities

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills are essential to all levels of the organization

• 3 – 5 years of experience in test engineering in a new product development, research or continuation/sustaining engineering

What could help you stand out?

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering

• Familiarity with Semiconductor test characterization and data sheet performance testing

• Experience with On-Wafer and Bare Die Testing

• Experience with .NET framework and NI LabVIEWExperience managing test solution automation and/or system architecture.

• PMP Certification

• Green belt, Black belt certificationThis role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.

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.

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.

Wolfspeed is a powerhouse semiconductor company focused on silicon carbide and GaN technologies.

After more than thirty years of forging new technology adoption and transformation, our Wolfspeed® power and radio frequency (RF) semiconductors are leading the industry through unrivaled expertise and capacity.

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