Director, Etch and Thin Films

Director Of Etch And Thin Films EngineeringThis opportunity is for an experienced leader to oversee the PVD, CVD, and Etch engineering teams at Wolfspeed's Mohawk Valley Fab located in Utica, New York. The Director of Etch and Thin Films Engineering holds a vital leadership role in overseeing multiple critical processes, ensuring that deposition and etching techniques are executed efficiently, effectively, and in alignment with production goals. This position is also responsible for driving improvements in quality, managing costs, and ensuring timely delivery of products to meet customer expectations.The Day-to-Day:Lead and mentor a team of managers, supervisors, engineers, and technicians specializing in PVD, CVD, and Etch technologies, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Inspire, motivate, and guide teams to achieve strategic goals while cultivating a positive work environment.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Research and Development, Quality Assurance, Product Integration, and Manufacturing, to ensure seamless integration of processes and equipment.Establish and maintain quality control processes and metrics to monitor the performance of all processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve yield.Participate in strategic planning to align PVD, CVD, and Etch processes with the fab's long-term goals, identifying areas for future growth and development.Work collaboratively with research and development teams to transition new process technologies from development into manufacturing with both quality and speed.This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements):BS in Chemical or Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Material Science or other relevant Physical ScienceMinimum of 10 years of Engineering Management experience in a high-volume production Semiconductor Fab.Proven track record developing the leadership and technical competencies of a teamSolid understanding of multiple process competencies including PVD, CVD, and Etch.Experience demonstrating and driving process improvement through structured problem solving (5 Why, 8D) and statistical control methodologiesThis role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.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.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.