Wafer Operations Equipment Technician

Wolfspeed•Durham, NC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Wolfspeed is seeking a Wafer Operations 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 departmental and company goals. The role requires maintaining safe work practices and offers hands-on mechanical and electrical experience. The position supports a 12-hour manufacturing day or night shift on 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. Listed schedules are Front End Days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday); Front End Nights (every other Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday); Back End Days (every other Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday); and Back End Nights (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and every other Saturday). Additional duties or assignments may be designated by management. The position requires lawful ability to access technical data, information, and areas controlled by U.S. export-control laws and regulations, and is not eligible for company visa sponsorship.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
Working familiarity with electrical systems and the ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and maintenance manuals.
Mechanical aptitude.
Ability to wear a respirator, including successful completion of 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 records of maintenance using paper and electronic checklists.
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.