Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician

Wolfspeed; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Paid paternal leave

Continuing education assistance

Job summary

Wolfspeed in Durham, NC is hiring a Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician to support the Crystal Growth Equipment team. The role emphasizes hands-on assembly, high vacuum systems, and light electrical work, with day and night shift opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have an associates degree or military experience, strong mechanical aptitude, basic electrical knowledge, and the ability to read wiring diagrams. Proficiency with Office software and a strong work ethic are desired.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or military equivalent.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude with problem-solving.
• Basic electrical knowledge and ability to read wiring diagrams.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong work ethic and time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide equipment support to improve tool performance.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and determine corrective actions.
• Dismantle, adjust, repair, and assemble equipment per plans and manuals.
• Provide 7x24 support for critical projects as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Wiring diagrams

Schematic reading

Microsoft Office

Time management

Education

Associates degree or military experience

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Blueprints/ layouts

Job description

## Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance TechnicianApply: Durham, North Carolina: Full time: Posted Yesterday: 26-874At 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.* Enjoy doing the things that people say can’t be done? Innovation is at the center of everything we do.* Hate red tape? We remove roadblocks instead of creating them.* Working parent? We provide childcare assistance and paid paternal leave.* Student? We offer continuing education assistance.* Looking for community? There are man ways to get involved, from Employee Resource Groups to local outreach.***Here’s the Gist:***As a member of the Crystal Growth 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.Day and night shift opportunities available.***The Day-to-Day:**** Provide equipment support to improve tool performance* Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions (to board level in some cases\\_, determine corrective actions, and implement these actions* Perform electrical or mechanical troubleshooting to determine problems in non-functioning electro-mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process* Dismantle, adjust, repair, and assemble equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manuals, rough sketches or drawings* Use test and diagnostic equipment to perform checkouts* Rebuild manufacturing equipment as required* Provide flexibility for 7x24 technical support for critical ongoing projects, installations, and repairs***This Job is Right for You if You Have:**** Strong hands-on based mechanical aptitude* Basic Knowledge of electrical systems* Ability to read and understand electrical wiring, block, and schematic diagrams* Ability and desire to learn new fields of discipline* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite* Possess a strong work ethic and ability to manage time***Preferred Skills & Qualifications:**** Associates Degree in a related field or equivalent military experienceThis role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designed by management.This role requires the lawful ability to access technical data, information, and areas controlled by United States export control laws and regulations.*To put it legally – Wolfspeed is an equal opportunity employer.**We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender, identity, sexual orientation and other protected status as required by law.**We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.*Performs electrical or mechanical troubleshooting to determine problems in non-functioning electro-mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process. Dismantles, adjusts, repairs and assembles equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manuals, rough sketches or drawings. Uses test and diagnostic equipment to perform checkouts. Rebuilds manufacturing equipment as required. May perform equipment modifications as directed by manufacturing engineers.*We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.*