Industry Sector

Advanced Materials

$5B+

Invested Within Sector
- EDPNC

100+

Advanced Materials Companies
- NC Dept. of Commerce

45K

Current Positions
- US NATL Science Foundation

Industry Sector

Advanced Materials

$5B+

Invested within sector
- EDPNC

100+

Advanced Materials Companies
- NC Dept. of Commerce

45K

Current Positions
- US NATL Science Foundation

Helping Shape the Future

North Carolina is a hub of innovation in Advanced Materials manufacturing, merging cutting-edge technologies with creativity to transform industries from aerospace to healthcare. Explore how these lighter, stronger, and smarter materials are shaping the future.

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Discover how North Carolina’s advanced materials sector drives innovation and breakthrough advancements.

Career Spotlights

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Operator

Operators contribute to crafting the essential ingredients fueling the endeavors of inventors, innovators, and creators shaping a cleaner, brighter future. They expertly oversee the production line, ensuring seamless operations and driving progress forward.
Wolfspeed Operators walking through the facility in North Carolina

Equipment Technician

Equipment technicians play a pivotal role in overseeing and enhancing manufacturing equipment and processes. As integral members of the Equipment team, they are responsible for managing equipment startup, modifications, upgrades, troubleshooting, and maintenance across production and research and development systems.
A Wolfspeed Equipment Technician working on a computer screen

Maintenance Specialist

Maintenance specialists proactively maintain production and research and development systems, collaborating closely with equipment technicians, equipment engineering, process engineering, and other teams to achieve Wolfspeed’s objectives.
A Wolfspeed Maintenance Specialist analyzing facility operations

Factory Automation Technician

As valued members of the Factory Automation Equipment team, factory automation technicians prioritize safety protocols and boast a track record of proven safety practices. Their responsibilities encompass equipment startup, as well as the implementation of engineering modifications and upgrades.
Wolfspeed Factory Automation Technician on the assembly line

Process Technician

Process technicians collaborate closely with the Engineering team to refine and validate new processes and tool sets. Additionally, they meticulously document and report any process issues or equipment malfunctions encountered during operations.
Two Wolfspeed Process Technicians

Manufacturing Technician

As a Manufacturing Technician at Wolfspeed, you’ll be integral to the production of advanced semiconductor technology, ensuring quality and efficiency in every step of the manufacturing process. Your role includes operating and maintaining specialized equipment, collaborating with teams to meet production goals, and contributing to the innovation of cutting-edge technology.

Equipment Engineer

As a Manufacturing Technician at Wolfspeed, you’ll be integral to the production of advanced semiconductor technology, ensuring quality and efficiency in every step of the manufacturing process. Your role includes operating and maintaining specialized equipment, collaborating with teams to meet production goals, and contributing to the innovation of cutting-edge technology.

Process Engineer

As a Process Engineer at Wolfspeed, you’ll play a pivotal role in refining and optimizing semiconductor manufacturing processes to achieve superior quality and efficiency. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement and innovation in high-performance electronics production.

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