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Wolfspeed, Inc.

Defect Inspection Manager

Marcy, NY · On-site

$134K - $185K/yr

Build and lead a team that owns and reports Defect Data using best in class defect classification strategies by analyzing wafer scrap, or near misses due to fab related process issues. * Build a team ...

Cree

Defect Inspection Manager

Marcy, NY

$134K - $185K/yr

Build and lead a team that owns and reports Defect Data using best in class defect classification strategies by analyzing wafer scrap, or near misses due to fab related process issues. * Build a team ...

Optimal Inc.

Project Engineer

Embry Hills, GA

Build GUI-based visualization software via PyQt for interactive defect analysis, supporting ROI (region of interest) marking, dynamic scaling, defect result display and automated quality analysis ...

Optimal Inc.

Project Engineer

Warren, MI · On-site

Build GUI-based visualization software via PyQt for interactive defect analysis, supporting ROI (region of interest) marking, dynamic scaling, defect result display and automated quality analysis ...

Optimal Inc.

Project Engineer

Warren, MI · On-site

Build GUI-based visualization software via PyQt for interactive defect analysis, supporting ROI (region of interest) marking, dynamic scaling, defect result display and automated quality analysis ...

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As a Defect Analyst, you are responsible for logging, tracking, and prioritizing software or product defects, ensuring detailed documentation and clear communication with developers and testers. You may conduct root cause analysis, participate in status meetings to discuss defect resolution, and help monitor progress to closure. Many Defect Analysts also generate regular reports to track trends, support process improvements, and ensure compliance with quality standards. This role involves close collaboration with QA, development, and project management teams, making it an integral part of maintaining and delivering high-quality products.

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A Defect Analyst is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and tracking defects in software, hardware, or manufacturing processes. They work closely with quality assurance teams, developers, and engineers to ensure defects are properly documented, categorized, and resolved efficiently. Their role involves using defect tracking tools, analyzing defect trends, and recommending process improvements to prevent recurring issues. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication are essential for success in this role.

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Defect Inspection Manager

Wolfspeed, Inc.

Marcy, NY • On-site

$134K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Wolfspeed rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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:
You will lead a team responsible to measure, characterize and minimize inline defect with a goal to continuously improve power product yields in the Mohawk Valley Fab. The team will collect defect data using Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) tools, correlate signals to final yield and provide engineering feedback to other teams including Integration, Product, Process and Equipment Engineering.
The Day-to-Day
  • Establish standardized reporting of defect metrics with easy access across the organization.
  • Build and lead a team that owns and reports Defect Data using best in class defect classification strategies by analyzing wafer scrap, or near misses due to fab related process issues.
  • Build a team that provides Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) solutions to capture and eliminate defects in high volume manufacturing.
  • Work with Product Engineering teams to demonstrate yield impact of continuous improvement projects to maximize product yield based on observed inline defectivity and corresponding kill ratios.

This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements):
  • Bachelors in Engineering or Sciences with prior leadership experience.
  • 5+ years' experience in Yield or Defect Engineering 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.
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.
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.
Compensation Range:
$134,000.00 - $185,000.00
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.

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