Wafer Operations Equipment Technician

Wolfspeed•Durham, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Wolfspeed is seeking an Equipment Technician for its Epi Equipment Engineering and Maintenance team at the Silicon Drive location in Durham, North Carolina. The technician performs preventive and proactive maintenance on production equipment and works directly with operations, process, equipment engineering, and other groups to meet department and company goals. The role requires maintaining safe working practices and offers hands-on mechanical and electrical experience. Technicians support manufacturing on a 12-hour day or night shift using a Front End or Back End shift pattern. Day shifts run from 6:45 AM to 7:00 PM, and night shifts run from 6:45 PM to 7:00 AM. The listed schedules are Front End Days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, every other Wednesday); Front End Nights (every other Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday); Back End Days (every other Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday); and Back End Nights (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, every other Saturday). The role may include additional duties or assignments designated by management. It requires lawful ability to access technical data, information, and areas controlled by U.S. export control laws and regulations. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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, including successful completion of any required medical evaluation and fit testing.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to chest height.
Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods, including shifts exceeding 8 hours.
Ability to periodically kneel, bend, and work in confined spaces as required.
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 according to equipment specifications.
Maintain detailed records of maintenance performed using paper and electronic checklists.
Disassemble and reassemble equipment according to operating manuals, schematics, blueprints, and other documentation.
Use test and diagnostic equipment to perform equipment checks.
Perform repeatable tasks as needed to improve uptime or overall equipment performance, including changing filters, O-rings or seals, brushes, and other consumables.
Support the company’s 5S program to maintain a safe, clean, and organized manufacturing area.
Support equipment spare parts needs, including repair and replacement part delivery.
Work with operations, process, equipment engineering, and other groups to meet department and company goals.
Maintain safe working practices.
Perform additional duties or assignments designated by management.