LED Packaging Scientist

LED Packaging Scientist

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

As a member of the Cree  R&D team,  the LED packaging Scientist will support Cree leadership in a wide variety of optoelectronic products including chips and packages.  This will require a good understanding of chip design and  the interaction of the chip with the package. The successful LED Packaging Scientist will not only consistently deliver demonstrations of  improved capability, but follow-through on the demonstrations with designs and processes capable of good reliability, high yield, manufacturability and low cost in a manufacturing environment. 

The packaging scientist will interact with a variety of other Cree teams including the following:  epitaxial growth, chip fabrication, applications engineering, solid state lighting, mechanical design, and purchasing.  Further, the successful candidate will interact extensively with external vendors and customers.  Some travel, both domestic and overseas, will be required.

This individual will be responsible for a diverse mixture of activities and will have the ability to focus intensely on one effort without neglecting the rest. To accomplish the goals, a very strong work ethic is required.  For example, the successful candidate will be responsible for planning the activities of an R&D group that operates 24X7.  This will require weekend work and availability at any time for problem solving. 

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Member of a team responsible for the development, design, and fabrication of ‘turn-key’ chip/package solutions for customers. Provide and execute package design and redesign ideas to improve device performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.Design and calibrate measurement systems/techniques.Maintain a knowledge database of materials and findings.Provide training to other Cree personnel where appropriate to improve over-all capabilities and knowledge.Develop, test and document workable procedures, presented at a level suitable for the intended user.Provide flexibility for 24x7 technical support for critical ongoing projects.Thrive in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented atmosphere.Have a ‘whatever-it-takes’ attitude.Self-starter, able to manage projects with minimal guidance.Make individual contributions, yet stay focused on the goals of the group and operate within the bounds of the team.Summarize data and communicate findings quickly to support 24x7 R&D operation.Interpret results to support continuous process improvement.Generate IP


REQUIRED SKILLS:PhD (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering or other technical field required.  Strong hands-on based mechanical aptitude is required.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (Must have some of the following):Experience with LED or other high-reliability electronic packaging In-depth applied chemistry knowledge, particularly with respect to silicones, epoxies, phosphors, and other materials typically used for LED manufacturePrevious leadership experience1-5 years experience in LED packaging in manufacturing or in an R&D capacityRelevant experience with phosphor application and conversion of blue to whiteUnderstanding of color and its measurementEfficient use of Database tools such as MS Access, and SQL ServerEfficient use of Data analysis tools such as JMP, Excel, and VBAAPPLY NOW