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Wolfspeed

Mechanical Design Engineer

Summary: Wolfspeed is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Durham, NC, to support the SiC Epitaxy R&D team. In this role, you'll design high-temperature components, generate CAD models, and improve processes for SiC thin film production. Enjoy perks like childcare assistance and paid parental leave while working in a culture that celebrates diversity and innovation. Join a team that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.
Wolfspeed
Wolfspeed
Durham, North Carolina, United States   On-site   Full Time  UTC-05:00   1001-5000   37 days ago

Wolfspeed

Company Overview

Wolfspeed

Durham, North Carolina, United States

1987

Business Model

Semiconductors

Designing and manufacturing wide bandgap semiconductors, particularly silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) technologies.

Sales of semiconductor devices, materials, and related services.

Locations & Geography

Wolfspeed operates in multiple countries, including the United States, Germany, Japan, China, and Taiwan.

Company Culture

Their mission is to enable a sustainable future through innovative semiconductor solutions.

Wolfspeed fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and professional growth.

They offer various training programs and career advancement opportunities to support employee growth.

Activities & Projects

Wolfspeed is currently involved in expanding its production capacity for silicon carbide materials to meet the growing demand in electric vehicles and renewable energy applications.

They have recently launched new SiC power devices that enhance efficiency in power conversion systems.

Wolfspeed is committed to sustainability, focusing on reducing carbon emissions and promoting energy-efficient technologies.

Career Opportunities

Typical job openings at Wolfspeed include roles in engineering, manufacturing, and research and development.

They offer competitive salaries, health benefits, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Contact Information

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Careers at Wolfspeed


Last updated on 2025-01-31 | Report an issue

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.

  • Enjoy doing things that people say can’t be done? Innovation is at the center of everything we do.
  • Hate red tape? We remove roadblocks instead of creating them.
  • Working parent? We provide childcare assistance and paid parental leave.
  • Student? We offer continuing education assistance.
  • Looking for community? There are many ways to get involved, from Employee Resource Groups to local outreach.

Here’s the Gist

Wolfspeed’s SiC Epitaxy R&D team is looking for an early career mechanical engineer with interest in design of higher temperature components needed to grow high quality SiC thin films utilized in next generation power devices.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

The Day-to-Day

  • Support the team through ownership of parts design for SiC epitaxy systems
  • Review failure mechanisms to help drive process improvement and equipment uptime
  • Generate CAD designs for modeling and practical test environments
  • Track parts from CAD to test to eventual production qualification
  • Use effective written and verbal communication to present results to R&D and Production teams
  • Interface with a broad range of vendors, operators, technicians, and other technical staff across Production and R&D teams in a community of shared resources
  • Drive hardware improvement through rigorous project management

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

  • BS in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Ceramics, Electrical, or Physical Sciences degree
  • CAD experience using SolidWorks or similar software package in production environment
  • Basic understanding of high temperature materials
  • Attention to detail, strong organizational and communication abilities
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to consistently lift 20 pounds.
  • This position requires the lawful ability to access technical data, information, and areas controlled by United States export control laws and regulations.

This 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.

About the role

January 2, 2025

Full Time

Company

Wolfspeed

July 1, 2025

On-site

  •  Durham, North Carolina, United States

Early career

UTC-05:00

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