Hardware & Software Integration Engineer I-III

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.

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.Department: SSL R&D
Shift: 1st or 2nd Shift Manufacturing + 1 weekend day (5 day scheduled work week – Su-Th or Tu-Sa)

PURPOSE:
· Provide capabilities and services in the design, development and execution of custom integrated hardware/software applications within Cree’s Solid State Lighting products and processes.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Provide integrated hardware/software/procedural systems for measurement of photometric, spectrometric, colorimetric, electrical, thermal and other physical properties to the SSL business unit.
· Write code to control a diverse set of instruments such as probers, oscilloscopes, source meters, spectrometers, robots, mass flow controllers, and power supplies.
· Design and development of system applications with intuitive user interfaces that perform according to specifications using VB.Net, C#, SQL Server, MS Access, etc.
· Manage multiple projects at one time across multiple departments and several customers.
· Provide support or manage activities whether relevant systems are internally implemented, outsourced or some combination thereof.
· Conceptualize, develop, monitor, adjust and implement projects, taking into consideration numerous and changing priorities, and or resources to achieve project goals.
· Ability to diagnose technical problems such as delays, malfunctions and errors in order to determine the true cause of the problem and provide a workable/reasonable/optimal solution in a reasonable timeframe.
· Ensures accuracy and completeness of data in master files and various support tools.
· Perform other miscellaneous duties as required or requested from time to time.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
· Bachelor degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, Software Engineering or related subject.
· 2+ years of applicable experience including test and measurement, high volume process monitoring systems, inspection systems, and LED component or module production.
· Candidate must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).
· Experience with data charting and tabulations.
· Knowledge of database administration (design, installation, and troubleshooting) of MS SQL Server 2000 & 2005, MySQL, MS Access, etc.
· Strong mathematical and problem solving skills.
· GPIB, RS-232, TCP/IP, DAQ and other interface/communication experience.
· Extensive PC and software user skills as well as PC based programming skills using high level languages and environments such as C++, Visual Basic, Visual Studio 6.0, Visual Studio .NET, Matlab,JMP, MS Excel, MS Word, and MSAccess.
· Ability to focus on real, practical solutions with maximum benefit, even when the methods include relatively mundane tasks.

BEHAVIORAL/VALUES CHARACTERISTICS:
· Strong personal work ethic.
· Strong attention to detail.
· Self-starter, high-energy, strong drive for accomplishment.
· Work well independently towards achieving the goals of the group.
· Excellent written and verbal communication.
· Resourceful, hands-on, problem solving individual with initiative and drive to work around technical obstacles.
· Demonstrated understanding of appropriate handling of confidential information.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
· Reports to the Process Development Engineering Manager.
· May supervise technicians and other engineers.
· Works closely with R&D, Process Development, Advanced Product Development and Operations/Manufacturing.
· Primary external interaction is with equipment manufacturers and material suppliers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Must be able and willing on occasion to fabricate components, assemble systems, prepare experimental samples and fixtures, etc. and operate basic hand tools, shop tools and lab equipment.APPLY NOW