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CLAWS Manufacturing Systems Engineer

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NC State University
Location
Raleigh, NC
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Full Time
Institution Type
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Job Details

Posting Number:

PG194606EP

Internal Recruitment :

No

Working Title:

CLAWS Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Anticipated Hiring Range:

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department :

Commercial Leap Ahead for Wide Bandgap Semiconductors (CLAWS)

About the Department:

North Carolina State University is leading the charge as the recipient of a $39.4 million award from the Department of Defense to establish the regional Microelectronics Commons regional innovation hub, Commercial Leap Ahead for Wide Bandgap Semiconductors (CLAWS). This initiative, part of the larger $238 million investment through the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act, aims to revolutionize the field of wide bandgap semiconductors.
Hub leadership, Distinguished Professors John Muth and Fred Kish, are dedicated to the “lab to fab” journey—translating laboratory advancements into fabrication capabilities for wide bandgap semiconductors. The hub brings together a dynamic partnership with N.C. A&T State University and industry leaders, including Wolfspeed, Coherent Corp., General Electric, Bluglass, Adroit Materials, and Kyma Technologies, Inc. This collaborative effort will propel the development of semiconductors crucial for national defense, electric vehicles, power grid technologies, 5G/6G, quantum technologies, and artificial intelligence applications

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits:

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
What we offer:

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties:

We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Execution System (MES) / Database Engineer to support and develop the digital infrastructure of our advanced semiconductor research foundry. The position focuses on enhancing MES workflows and managing Oracle-based backend systems to improve process traceability, data integrity, and operational efficiency in an R&D fabrication environment.

Key Responsibilities:MES Workflow Development & Support (40%)

  • Create and implement MES workflows to support custom semiconductor fabrication process flows. Support foundry users in establishing new fabrication process flows.
  • Build and maintain digital traveler systems for lot tracking, process documentation, and process monitoring.
  • Integrate MES with process tools and data acquisition systems.
  • Develop intuitive user interfaces and dashboards for tracking materials, fabrication lots, and operating metrics, including process controls (SPC).
  • Ensure data consistency and traceability throughout fabrication process flows.


Database Architecture & Management (30%)
  • Administer databases storing process metadata, experiment logs, and tool usage history.
  • Design and maintain scalable schemas and optimize query performance for large datasets.
  • Ensure data security, backup protocols, and system uptime.
  • Support analytics and reporting needs from internal teams and external partners

Data Integration & Automation (20%)
  • Automate data collection pipelines from lab equipment, process logs, and measurement tools.
  • Support integration with homegrown and third-party web-based applications.
  • Develop and maintain APIs, ETL processes, and scheduled jobs to support workflows.
  • Enable clean data delivery for analytics, visualization, and AI/ML use cases.

Collaboration & Support (10%)
  • Work with process engineers, cleanroom staff, and IT to gather requirements and implement MES/database updates.
  • Support continuous improvement through data accessibility and system enhancements.
  • Implement and maintain document control protocols within MES.
  • Document workflows, user guides, and SOPs for MES and data systems.
  • Provide training and troubleshooting for end users.

Other Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will:

  • Comply with stated workplace policies.
  • Communicate results, plans, and other updates to a variety of audiences.
  • Adhere to and mentor others in known best practices.
  • Support CLAWS activities such as tours, meetings, and conferences

Minimum Education and Experience:

  • Master’s Degree in a relevant field with demonstrated experience in MES/database systems.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of experience.

Other Required Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in SQL and relational database architecture.
  • Experience developing and maintaining MES systems or digital workflows in a laboratory or manufacturing setting.
  • Familiarity with Python, JavaScript, or similar scripting languages for data automation.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced R&D environment with evolving needs and technologies.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Eligibility to obtain clearance upon request of the US government.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in a semiconductor R&D or university research cleanroom environment.
  • Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) or lightweight MES tools.
  • Understanding of wafer fabrication workflows and experimental process tracking.
  • Experience building web-based dashboards or UIs (e.g., Flask, Django, Node.js).
  • Exposure to cloud-based data solutions or virtualized database systems.

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

  • N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required:

No

Commercial Driver's License required:

No

Job Open Date:

04/17/2026

Anticipated Close Date:

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

Position Number:

00112013

Position Type:

EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):

1.0

Appointment:

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID:

140110 - CLAWS

EEO:

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Organization

NC State: Think and Do

NC State was founded with a purpose: to create economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina and the country. We began as a land-grant institution teaching the agricultural and mechanical arts. Today, we're a pre-eminent research enterprise with 12 colleges excelling in all major academic fields.

NC State studentsOur 34,000 high-performing students take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in the real world by conducting research, working in internships and co-ops, and performing acts of world-changing service. That experiential education ensures that they leave here ready to lead the workforce. NC State's 13:1 student-faculty ratio is one of the reasons why we're the best college for your money in North Carolina (Money) and the No. 5 best value among public universities nationally (U.S. News & World Report).

Overcoming Challenges, Improving Lives

NC State is one of only two universities in the nation leading two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers — one developing wearable, self-powered health monitors, and the other researching smart-grid technology. We’re also leading interdisciplinary efforts to curb nuclear proliferation, help farmers confront climate change and build a new American manufacturing sector.

Our research doesn't just get published in a journal or sit on a shelf; it makes an impact. NC State is No. 6 nationwide in commercialization agreements based on university research, and we're No. 2 among universities without a medical school. Our Cooperative Extension Service provides research-based information to citizens in all 100 North Carolina counties. In addition, our industrial extension unit — Industry Expansion Solutions — has created an economic benefit for the state's manufacturers averaging $149 million per year since 2005.

Bright Minds Creating a Bold Future

NC State’s 9,000 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow’s challenges. NC State students won two Goldwater scholarships, five Fulbright scholarships, one Churchill scholarship and a record-breaking 25 National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships in the 2016-2017 academic year. In addition, 25 faculty are members of the National Academies.

NC State bldg in darkOur Centennial Campus, an award-winning public-private research campus, is home to more than 70 partner organizations working alongside more than 70 NC State research and academic units. Centennial is also the location of the innovative Hunt Library, which Time magazine has dubbed “the library of the future.”

In Raleigh and Around the World

It all happens in one of the best cities in America. A top spot for job-seekers and tech professionals, Raleigh is nationally recognized as a leading urban center:

NC State building oldWith Durham and Chapel Hill, Raleigh anchors the Research Triangle, a national hotspot for high-tech enterprise. The top companies in the region — including IBM, Cisco Systems, SAS Institute, Biogen Idec and GlaxoSmithKline — are among the country’s best employers. They also lead the way in hiring new NC State graduates.

More than 130 years after its creation, NC State continues to make its founding purpose a reality. Every day, our career-ready graduates and world-leading faculty make the fruits of learning and discovery available to people across the state, throughout the nation and around the world.

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