Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician

Wolfspeed•Durham, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. As a member of the Global Materials Operations Equipment team, the person in this role will be responsible for performing equipment startup, modifications, upgrades, troubleshooting and maintenance on production and R&D systems. This role will interact directly with process engineering and other groups to meet department and Wolfspeed goals. Successful candidates will have a strong team mentality and strong communication skills. Candidates working in this area must exhibit and mandate safe working practices. This role will also be responsible for a diverse mixture of activities with a strong emphasis on hands-on mechanical assembly, high vacuum systems, and light electrical work.

Requirements

At least 2 years CMP experience on the Applied Materials Mirra platform.
Associates degree in EE or military equivalent
Manufacturing experience, preferably within the semiconductor industry
Good manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude
Ability to work 12 hours shifts in a fast-paced environment
A team player mentality
Flexibility in your work schedule and the ability to work overtime on short notice
Ability to lift 50lbs to chest height
Ability to push and pull 50lbs
Ability to stand 8 or more hours per shift
Ability to periodically kneel and bend
Ability to climb ladders and stairs
This role requires the lawful ability to access technical data, information, and areas controlled by United States export control laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Performing equipment startup, modifications, upgrades, troubleshooting and maintenance on production and R&D systems.
Interacting directly with process engineering and other groups to meet department and Wolfspeed goals.
Exhibiting and mandating safe working practices.
Performing a diverse mixture of activities with a strong emphasis on hands-on mechanical assembly, high vacuum systems, and light electrical work.
Utilizing troubleshooting skills to solve complex equipment mechanical, electrical and pneumatic problems.
Performing preventative and routine equipment maintenance tasks (i.e. cleaning, calibration, or routine service).
Utilizing the computerized maintenance management systems for inventory control and work scheduling.
Handling gases and chemicals to replenish system resources.
Providing communication to all support team members by following proper escalation procedures.