Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician

Wolfspeed•Durham, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Wolfspeed is seeking an Equipment Technician to perform preventive and proactive maintenance on production equipment as part of its Epi Equipment Engineering and Maintenance team at the Silicon Drive location in Durham, North Carolina. Technicians work directly with operations, process, equipment engineering, and other groups to support department and company goals while maintaining safe working practices. The role offers hands-on mechanical and electrical experience. The position supports wafer operations on a 12-hour manufacturing day or night shift, using one of the stated Front End or Back End shift patterns. Shifts run from 6:45 AM to 7:00 PM or 6:45 PM to 7:00 AM. The role may include additional duties or assignments designated by management. It requires the lawful ability to access technical data, information, and areas governed by U.S. export-control laws and regulations; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
Working familiarity with electrical systems.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and maintenance manuals.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to wear a respirator and successfully complete any required medical evaluation and fit testing.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to chest height and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods, including shifts exceeding eight hours.
Ability to periodically kneel, bend, and work in confined spaces.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
Lawful ability to access technical data, information, and areas controlled by U.S. export-control laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Secondary education, such as technical school.
Electrical background.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance on tools in accordance with equipment specifications.
Maintain detailed paper and electronic records of maintenance performed.
Disassemble and reassemble equipment using operating manuals, schematics, blueprints, and related materials.
Use test and diagnostic equipment to perform equipment checks.
Perform repeatable tasks as needed to improve equipment uptime or performance, including changing filters, O-rings or seals, brushes, and other consumables.
Support the 5S program to maintain a safe, clean, and organized manufacturing area.
Support equipment spare-parts needs, including repair and replacement-part delivery.