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With more than 35 years of innovation, our strong IP portfolio and unique business model ensures supply chain continuity. We deliver best-in-class technology and breakthrough solutions for focused applications in high power and mid-power general lighting, horticulture, specialty lighting and video screens. For more information, visit cree-led.com.\nJob Overview\nCree LED is looking to add a Process Development Engineer to our Product Engineering group in Raleigh/Durham, NC. As a member of the Cree LED Engineering team, you will support the development and improvement of LED products and processes from early development through transfer into high-volume manufacturing.\nIn this role, you will help run engineering experiments, analyze process and product data, troubleshoot technical issues, and work with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturability, yield, quality, and performance. This position is a good fit for a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving technical problems, learning new processes, and supporting the successful launch and scale-up of next-generation LED components.\nResponsibilities\nSupport the development, improvement, and transfer of LED products and manufacturing processes into high-volume production.\nAssist with engineering experiments, process trials, data collection, and analysis to evaluate process capability, product performance, yield, and manufacturability.\nTroubleshoot process, product, yield, or quality issues using hands-on investigation, data analysis, and practical engineering problem solving.\nWork with engineers and cross-functional partners to identify root causes, recommend improvements, and implement corrective actions.\nSupport new product development activities from prototype builds through qualification and manufacturing release.\nCoordinate activities with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Facilities, Applications, Marketing, and Quality.\nDocument experimental results, process changes, technical findings, and recommended next steps.\nContribute to continuous improvement efforts that support product quality, reliability, cost, and manufacturing efficiency.\nPlay a key role in supporting the development of next-generation LED components.\nQualifications\nBS or MS in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant engineering or physical science discipline.\n2-5 years of experience in process development, manufacturing engineering, product engineering, semiconductor processing, LED technology, or a related technical environment.\nAbility to collect and analyze technical data, interpret results, and support data-driven recommendations.\nStrong hands-on problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues in a development or manufacturing environment.\nAbility to work independently with general guidance and escalate issues or risks when appropriate.\nStrong communication and documentation skills.\nAbility to work effectively with cross-functional teams.\nWilling to work outside the scope of normal job duties and past experience.\nWilling and able to travel outside the United States, if required.\nLocation\nDurham, NC\nTravel\nNone\nCompensation & Benefits\nThe base pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position in North Carolina is $78,300-$97,900; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on business considerations, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. 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