Staff NPI Test Engineer
Wolfspeed
Listing collected from Wolfspeed's career site. NextChapter is independent of Wolfspeed.
Durham, NC · Posted November 3, 2026
Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks
See every open role at Wolfspeed
More in North Carolina job market · Technology & Software · Engineering jobs
More roles at Wolfspeed
- Process Engineer · Durham, NC
- NPI Product Development Engineer · Durham, NC
- Product Engineer Manufacturing--Power Line · Durham, NC
- Program Manager - Defense · Durham, NC
- Manager - Industrial Water & Waste Systems Area · Durham, NC
- Process Engineer Sustaining · Durham, NC
Similar jobs
- Product Engineer, EL/SW Testing · Deere · MORRISVILLE, NC
- Application Engineer OEM · Timken · Raleigh, NC
- HVAC Controls Project Engineer · Trane U.s. · Charlotte, NC
- Product Engineer · Newell Brands · Huntersville, NC
- Assoc Product Development Engineer, Kitchen Electrical Appliances · Newell Brands · Huntersville, NC
- NPI Mechanical Engineer · PENTAIR · Apex, NC
Where Durham, NC ranks
Where Durham, NC placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #4Best cities for director and executive jobs in the Southeast27% · of 87
- #10Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills in the Southeast7% · of 77
- #10Best cities for junior jobs in North Carolina25% · of 11
- #12Best cities for clinical jobs76 openings · of 22
- #13Best cities for education jobs155 openings · of 47
- #13Best cities for AI-skill jobs in the Southeast10% · of 87
Rankings about engineering jobs
- Best cities for software and engineering jobs #1 San Francisco (3,412 openings)
- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
- Most requested AI skills in engineering jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (6.1%)
- AI tools named most often in engineering jobs #1 Claude (1.7%)
- Employers with the most engineering jobs #1 Amazon (2,992 roles)
How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among mechanical engineers is little observed so far. Measured exposure for mechanical engineers: 8% (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
Skills this job asks for
Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.
About the job
At Wolfspeed, we do amazing things in a human way.
We know that the achievements of our organization are due to the passion, hard work and creativity of our employees. We celebrate different perspectives to foster excellence across our organization, and our goal is to make diversity a foundation of what we do. We are proudly building an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work.
Enjoy doing things that people say can’t be done? Innovation is at the center of everything we do.
Hate red tape? We remove roadblocks instead of creating them.
Working parent? We provide childcare assistance and paid parental leave.
Student? We offer continuing education assistance.
Looking for community? There are many ways to get involved, from Employee Resource Groups to local outreach.
Here’s the Gist:
As a Test Engineer, you will design, develop, and implement cost-effective test methods and equipment for all phases of new product development and manufacturing. Create test programs, design test fixtures and equipment, and generate specifications and procedures. Plan the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and validation of new products. Work closely with business units, vendors, and OSAT's to develop and enable the transfer of new products to production.
The Day-to-Day:
Lead and complete all critical product test activities through NPI/NTI Toll-Gates
Define and generate Manufacturing Test Plan (MTP) Collaborate with cross-functional NPI/NTI teams to define/outline robust test specifications/solutions to ensure expedited and successful product launch to market
Deliver future test equipment/system needs by capturing industry and customer test requirements for new products
Define and estimate manufacturing capacity and cost based on product forecast
Champion NPI/NTI Test Readiness Lead test standardization, test plan approvals, and governance
Complete test plan implementation and device behavior confirmation
Participate, support, and approve NPI/NTI Mask Layout Reviews
Design and procure test hardware
Collect, validate, and analyze the data for NPI/NTI product release
Support BU and department goals Wolfspeed’s Global Test Roadmap
Liaison to NPI pilot line, Production/manufacturing, and OSATs
Bare Die/Known Good Die (KGD) Characterization Standards
Continuous improvement activities
undefined
This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements):
This position requires the lawful ability to access technical data, information, and areas controlled by United States export control laws and regulations.
Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline including Physics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering
Experience in test engineering, new product development, research or continuation/sustaining engineering environment
Experience in leading a test solution design
Experience with high voltage – above 600V systems and circuits
Experience analyzing data with statistical analysis tools like Minitab or JMP
Soft Skills
Excellent Time Management Skills with demonstrated success managing multiple project responsibilities
Excellent written & verbal communication skills are essential to all levels of the organization
3 – 5 years of experience in test engineering in a new product development, research or continuation/sustaining engineering
What could help you stand out?
Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering
Familiarity with Semiconductor test characterization and data sheet performance testing
Experience with On-Wafer and Bare Die Testing
Experience with .NET framework and NI LabVIEWExperience managing test solution automation and/or system architecture.
PMP Certification
Green belt, Black belt certificationThis role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.
To put it legally – Wolfspeed is an equal opportunity employer.We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other protected status as required by law.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.