Product Engineer Jobs in North Carolina

Job Title: Product Engineer Manufacturing, Power and RF Company: Cree, Inc Location: Durham, NC Description: HELP US OBSOLETE THE LIGHTBULB!!!Cree, Inc. is a market-leading innovator and manufacturer of semiconductors that enhance the value of LED solid-state lighting, power and communications products by significantly increasing their energy performance. In fiscal year 2009, we achieved record revenue of $567 million and have a goal to become a $1 billion company within the next few years.Key to Cree’s market advantage is unrivaled materials expertise in silicon carbide (SiC) with gallium nitride (GaN) to deliver chips and packaged devices that can handle more power in a smaller space while producing less heat than other available technologies, materials and products. Cree’s product families include blue and green LED chips, lighting LEDs, LEDs for backlighting, power-switching devices and radio-frequency/wireless devices.We are headquartered in Raleigh/Durham, NC; an area consistently ranked in the Top 10 Places to Live by Money Magazine and is also home to the Research Triangle Park. The RTP area was recently voted the #1 high-tech region in the country by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and consists of approximately 112 research related organizations and companies that employ over 40,000 people. Cree’s facility in Durham has approximately 1400 full-time employees devoted to R&D, manufacturing, sales & marketing and other professional support roles.Cree boasts a casual work environment, where jeans and shorts are a typical sight every day, not just on Friday. We also have an onsite fitness facility; complete with indoor track, basketball court, 3 racquet ball courts, aerobics room, free weights, machine weights and cardio machines. This facility is 100% free to our employees and their spouses, and is open Monday through Friday. Our benefits include a quarterly bonus program, stock options, 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition reimbursement, and medical/vision/dental coverage.We currently have an opening for a Product Engineer Manufacturing within our Power & RF group. This position will be stationed at our headquarters in Raleigh/Durham, NC.POSITION SUMMARY:In this position, you will be joining the AD Fab Engineering Group with focus on production of RF products. This position will assist in the process monitoring, data analysis and yield enhancement aspects of Cree’s RF product manufacturing.SHIFT: 1st Shift + One Weekend Day (Sunday-Thursday)DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:• General understanding of the process flow for inspection, monitoring and disposition of RF product lots.• Performing process experiments for yield improvements.• Operation of electronic test equipment and utilization of computer software tools for data analysis.• Documenting manufacturing process flows, requiring clear written and verbal communication skills.• Performing independently on routine assignments. Must be able to follow specific instructions to perform tasks that require a higher knowledge of engineering techniques in supporting MESFET manufacturing.• Meeting cycle time and yield goals.• This position requires significant cleanroom time working in conjunction with Advanced Devices Fab sustaining engineers.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science• 4 years experience in semiconductor fabrication• Candidate must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident• Able and willing to support 24x7 projects as needed• Excellent attention to detail• High energy and self-motivated individual with strong communication skills to deliver results in a timely mannerPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:• General understanding of the process flow for inspection, monitoring and disposition of RF product lots.• Good working knowledge of semiconductor device physics. • Understanding of Failure analysis techniques (FIB, STEM, SIMS, EDS) to support root cause understanding of yield detractors. • Ability to manage, in parallel, multiple technical tasks with different requirements and timelines.• Familiarity with ANOVA, DOE principles, SPC techniques, JMP software, JMP scripting. APPLY NOW

Job Title: RF Product Engineer, Advanced Devices Company: Cree, Inc Location: Durham, NC Description: HELP US OBSOLETE THE LIGHTBULB!!!Cree, Inc. is a market-leading innovator and manufacturer of semiconductors that enhance the value of LED solid-state lighting, power and communications products by significantly increasing their energy performance. In fiscal year 2009, we achieved record revenue of $567 million and have a goal to become a $1 billion company within the next few years.Key to Cree’s market advantage is unrivaled materials expertise in silicon carbide (SiC) with gallium nitride (GaN) to deliver chips and packaged devices that can handle more power in a smaller space while producing less heat than other available technologies, materials and products. Cree’s product families include blue and green LED chips, lighting LEDs, LEDs for backlighting, power-switching devices and radio-frequency/wireless devices.We are headquartered in Raleigh/Durham, NC; an area consistently ranked in the Top 10 Places to Live by Money Magazine and is also home to the Research Triangle Park. The RTP area was recently voted the #1 high-tech region in the country by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and consists of approximately 112 research related organizations and companies that employ over 40,000 people. Cree’s facility in Durham has approximately 1400 full-time employees devoted to R&D, manufacturing, sales & marketing and other professional support roles.Cree boasts a casual work environment, where jeans and shorts are a typical sight every day, not just on Friday. We also have an onsite fitness facility; complete with indoor track, basketball court, 3 racquet ball courts, aerobics room, free weights, machine weights and cardio machines. This facility is 100% free to our employees and their spouses, and is open Monday through Friday. Our benefits include a quarterly bonus program, stock options, 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition reimbursement, and medical/vision/dental coverage.We currently have an opening for an RF Product Engineer within Manufacturing Operations of our Advanced Devices group. This position will be stationed at our headquarters in Raleigh/Durham, NC.Summary:The individual chosen for this position will be a member of an engineering team responsible for GaN HEMT RF Power Products. Includes product documentation, flow, data analysis and yield improvement.Shift: 1st Shift, ManufacturingResponsibilities:• Product Engineer supporting a product line of High Power RF/Microwave GaN HEMT and MMIC Products.• Review and analyze RF/DC data for production wafers out of semiconductor fabrication• Review and analyze Final RF/DC test data on all Products• Improve yield through interaction between design engineering, semiconductor fabrication, and package assembly group. Provide detailed yield analysis and feedback between these groups.• Receive new High Power GaN product designs through NPI process and drive pilot production to validate RF product acceptance• Perform failure analysis on customer returns• Spearhead RF product changes to improve performance or yield with review board• Generate and maintain production documentation such as control plans, procedures and travelers• Provide supplier feedback on non-compliant material• Support production to meet revenueMinimum Requirements:• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering or Electrical & Computer Engineering• 5+ years experience with RF semiconductor product packaging• US citizenship or permanent resident statusPreferred Qualifications:• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering or Electrical & Computer Engineering• Working knowledge of RF assembly and test• Knowledge of automated RF production test systems • Background in RF semiconductor fabrication desirable• Demonstrated track record of working in a production environment with volume products• Experience in applications engineering as required for customer support• Knowledge of RF wafer probe and automatic test handlers desirable• Experience with industry standard software CAD and analysis tools: AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, JMP• Flexibility with working hours• Excellent communication and team skills   Job Advertisement (Internal):   We currently have an opening for an RF Product Engineer within Manufacturing Operations of our Advanced Devices group. This position will be stationed at our headquarters in Raleigh/Durham, NC.Summary:The individual chosen for this position will be a member of an engineering team responsible for GaN HEMT RF Power Products. Includes product documentation, flow, data analysis and yield improvement.Shift: 1st Shift, ManufacturingResponsibilities:• Product Engineer supporting a product line of High Power RF/Microwave GaN HEMT and MMIC Products.• Review and analyze RF/DC data for production wafers out of semiconductor fabrication• Review and analyze Final RF/DC test data on all Products• Improve yield through interaction between design engineering, semiconductor fabrication, and package assembly group. Provide detailed yield analysis and feedback between these groups.• Receive new High Power GaN product designs through NPI process and drive pilot production to validate RF product acceptance• Perform failure analysis on customer returns• Spearhead RF product changes to improve performance or yield with review board• Generate and maintain production documentation such as control plans, procedures and travelers• Provide supplier feedback on non-compliant material• Support production to meet revenueMinimum Requirements:• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering or Electrical & Computer Engineering• 5+ years experience with RF semiconductor product packaging• US citizenship or permanent resident statusPreferred Qualifications:• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering or Electrical & Computer Engineering• Working knowledge of RF assembly and test• Knowledge of automated RF production test systems • Background in RF semiconductor fabrication desirable• Demonstrated track record of working in a production environment with volume products• Experience in applications engineering as required for customer support• Knowledge of RF wafer probe and automatic test handlers desirable• Experience with industry standard software CAD and analysis tools: AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, JMP• Flexibility with working hours• Excellent communication and team skillsAPPLY NOW

Job Title: Product Engineer Manufacturing, LED Lighting Company: Cree, Inc Location: Durham, NC Description: HELP US OBSOLETE THE LIGHTBULB!!!Cree, Inc. is a market-leading innovator and manufacturer of semiconductors that enhance the value of LED solid-state lighting, power and communications products by significantly increasing their energy performance.  In fiscal year 2009, we achieved record revenue of $567 million and have a goal to become a $1 billion company within the next few years.Key to Cree’s market advantage is unrivaled materials expertise in silicon carbide (SiC) with gallium nitride (GaN) to deliver chips and packaged devices that can handle more power in a smaller space while producing less heat than other available technologies, materials and products.  Cree’s product families include blue and green LED chips, lighting LEDs, LEDs for backlighting, power-switching devices and radio-frequency/wireless devices.We are headquartered in Raleigh/Durham, NC; an area consistently ranked in the Top 10 Places to Live by Money Magazine and is also home to the Research Triangle Park.  The RTP area was recently voted the #1 high-tech region in the country by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and consists of approximately 112 research related organizations and companies that employ over 40,000 people.  Cree’s facility in Durham has approximately 1400 full-time employees devoted to R&D, manufacturing, sales & marketing and other professional support roles.Cree boasts a casual work environment, where jeans and shorts are a typical sight every day, not just on Friday.  We also have an onsite fitness facility; complete with indoor track, basketball court, 3 racquet ball courts, aerobics room, free weights, machine weights and cardio machines.  This facility is 100% free to our employees and their spouses, and is open Monday through Friday.  Our benefits include a quarterly bonus program, stock options, 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition reimbursement, and medical/vision/dental coverage.We currently have an opening for a Product Engineer Manufacturing within our LED Lighting group.  This position will be stationed at our Morrisville, NC office.Summary:Cree LED Lighting is looking for a self-motivated, hands-on electrical engineer to maintain and support industry leading LED based lighting products.  Individual will work within cross functional groups consisting of engineering, product development and global contract manufacturing partners to qualify and support high volume products in production.  A successful candidate will be a resourceful problem solver that is able to work around technical obstacles and implement practical solutions.Shift:  1st, Non-Manufacturing Responsibilities:Monitor and maintain LED lighting products in global contract manufacturing locations.  Identified as the electronics expert on the Manufacturing team and will head-off challenges or issues in manufacturing with decisive decision making. Work directly with product development team to ramp new products and processes into production. Interface with component suppliers to evaluate second source components and resolve technical issues that may arise in manufacturing. Indentify, initiate and implement continuous improvement solutions for process optimization, cost reduction, and yield enhancements across product lines in production. Provide training and support to contract manufacturing personnel to improve overall capabilities and knowledge. Work across company functional organizations to ensure project success. Minimum Requirements:BS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Computer Engineering. 4-6 years of experience with electronics product development and/or manufacturing. Candidate must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card holder). Preferred Qualifications:MS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Computer Engineering. 7-10 years of experience with product development and/or manufacturing. Demonstrated knowledge of LED components, LED lighting systems, and LED testing is preferable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Ability to work independently and be self-sufficient while managing multiple projects. Willing and open to travel - both domestic and international. Demonstrated sustaining engineering and cost reduction abilities. Resourceful, hands-on, problem solving individual with initiative and drive to work around technical obstacles. Ability to manage a small team with various levels of experience. APPLY NOW