Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician

Wolfspeed; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Paid parental leave

Continuing education assistance

Job summary

Wolfspeed is seeking a hands-on Equipment Technician to join the Global Materials Operations Equipment team in NC. You will start up, modify, upgrade, troubleshoot and maintain production and R&D systems, interfacing with process engineering to meet goals.

Candidates should have at least 2 years CMP experience on the Applied Materials Mirra platform, strong safety discipline and the ability to work 12‑hour shifts in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in EE or military equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience, preferably within the semiconductor industry.
• Good manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work 12 hours shifts in a fast‑paced environment.
• A team player mentality.
• Flexibility in your work schedule and the ability to work overtime on short notice.
• Ability to lift 50lbs to chest height.
• Ability to push and pull 50lbs.
• Ability to stand 8 or more hours per shift.
• Ability to periodically kneel and bend.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.

Responsibilities

• Utilize troubleshooting skills to solve complex equipment mechanical, electrical and pneumatic problems.
• Perform preventative and routine equipment maintenance tasks (i.e. cleaning, calibration, or routine service).
• Utilize the computerized maintenance management systems for inventory control and work scheduling.
• Handle gases and chemicals to replenish system resources.
• Provide communication to all support team members by following proper escalation procedures.

Skills

Good manual dexterity

Strong communication skills

Team player mentality

Safety awareness

Ability to lift 50lbs

Stand 8+ hours

Kneel and bend occasionally

Climb ladders and stairs

Education

Associates degree in EE or military equivalent

Tools

Applied Materials Mirra platform

Job description

At 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 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 parental leave.
• Student? We offer continuing education assistance.
• Looking for community? There are many ways to get involved, from Employee Resource Groups to local outreach.

Here’s the Gist:

As a member of the Global Materials Operations 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. Minimum requirements at least 2 years CMP experience on the Applied Materials Mirra platform.

Both day and night shift opportunities are available.

The Day-to-Day:

• Utilize troubleshooting skills to solve complex equipment mechanical, electrical and pneumatic problems
• Perform preventative and routine equipment maintenance tasks (i.e. cleaning, calibration, or routine service)
• Utilize the computerized maintenance management systems for inventory control and work scheduling
• Handle gases and chemicals to replenish system resources.
• Provide communication to all support team members by following proper escalation procedures

This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements):

• Associates degree in EE or military equivalent
• Manufacturing experience, preferably within the semiconductor industry
• Good manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work 12 hours shifts in a fast‑paced environment
• A team player mentality
• Flexibility in your work schedule and the ability to work overtime on short notice
• Ability to lift 50lbs to chest height
• Ability to push and pull 50lbs
• Ability to stand 8 or more hours per shift
• Ability to periodically kneel and bend
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs

At least 2 years CMP experience on the Applied Materials Mirra platform.

This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated 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.