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 1600 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 Saturday.  Our benefits include a quarterly bonus program, stock options, 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition reimbursement, and medical/vision/dental coverage.

Cree is looking for a self-motivated, hands-on engineer for our Modules group. 

Thermal/Mechanical Development Engineer

Cree is looking for a self-motivated, hands-on engineer to develop LED modules.  This individual is responsible for the thermal/mechanical performance of Cree’s module offerings.  This person would work within a small, dynamic team that is responsible for the complete product lifecycle.  A successful candidate would thrive under tight deadlines and enjoy the thrill of a start-up business.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Solid Modeling of LED Lighting Modules using Solidworks/ProE
• Create detailed thermal models of LED Modules
• Build and analyze LED lighting products
• Work with electrical components, troubleshoot circuits
• Thermally, electrically, and optically characterize LEDs
• 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 within the team.
• Interpret results to support continuous process improvement.
• Work directly with Manufacturing Operations to ramp new products into production, as well as manage project/product priorities.

Requirements

• Must have a “whatever it takes” attitude to get the job done (this may mean working long hours, weekends, nights, etc.)
• Excellent project management skills with demonstrated ability to deliver results, manage change, and implement solutions.
• Efficient use of Data analysis tools such as JMP, Excel, and VBA
• Focus on innovation and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of various materials and manufacturing methods
• Self starter, capable of keeping up with a fast development pace
• 3+ plus years direct product development experience
• BS/MS Mechanical/Materials/Electrical Engineering/Industrial Design Degree