Epitaxy R&D Technician — Process & Data Expert

Wolfspeed; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfspeed’s SiC Epitaxy R&D team seeks an Engineering Technician to support epitaxy process development through experiments, characterization, equipment operation and maintenance. Collaborate with operators, technicians, engineers across Production and R&D to advance objectives and keep equipment running reliably.

Responsibilities include loading reactors, tracking wafers, wafer characterization, data collection and documentation, plus developing procedures and training staff.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent experience (military or hands-on) required.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a clean-room environment (>80% of time).
• Good dexterity with fragile wafers and process equipment.
• Solid mechanical skills and aptitude.
• Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• High energy, self-motivated and goal-oriented.
• Eligible to access US export-controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Process Operations & Experimental Support: load/operate epitaxy reactors and track wafers.
• Data Collection & Documentation: ensure accurate data collection and clear updates.
• Equipment Maintenance & Reliability: perform preventive maintenance on epitaxy reactors.
• Procedure Development & Training: develop procedures and train staff.
• Project Management: lead small projects and contribute to cross-functional work.
• Continuous Improvement: participate in safety, quality and efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Dexterity

Clean-room work

MS Office

High energy

Goal-oriented

Education

Associates degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Wolfspeed’s SiC Epitaxy R&D team seeks an Engineering Technician to support epitaxy process development through experiments, characterization, equipment operation and maintenance. Collaborate with operators, technicians, engineers across Production and R&D to advance objectives and keep equipment running reliably.

Responsibilities include loading reactors, tracking wafers, wafer characterization, data collection and documentation, plus developing procedures and training staff.