Test and Characterization Manager

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Heres the Gist:
You will lead a team responsible to measure, characterize and minimize wafers scrap with a goal to continuously improve power product yields in the Mohawk Valley Fab. The team will enable collection of electrical signals

and other Failure Analysis signals to improve final yield and provide engineering feedback to other teams including Integration, Product, Process and Equipment Engineering.

The Day-to-Day
Establish standardized reporting of signals with easy access across the organization.
Build and lead a team that drives qualifications of testing tools for inline, end of line and any other characterizations needed including for Failure Analysis.
Drive automation of these characterizations to improve MTTD (mean time to detect) and ensure HOL (health of line) monitoring in a high volume manufacturing environment.
Work with Product Engineering teams to implement better structures and signals to capture line deviations.
Support New Product and New Technology Implementation
This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements):
Bachelors in Engineering or Science field
3+ years experience directly managing a team
3+ years experience in Test and Characterization with decision making on line stop/start and reporting on observed signals.
Strong background in 8D, 5Y, Fishbone, Fault Tree, Is-Is not and applying other troubleshooting methodologies on large data.

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

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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.

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 individuals 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.

Compensation Range:
$131,000.00 - $180,000.00
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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