R&D Epitaxy Technician - Process Development

Wolfspeed; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfspeed in Durham, NC seeks an Engineering Technician to support epitaxy process development. You will operate reactors, track wafers through processes and metrology, and collect data to aid research objectives.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work in a clean-room, strong mechanical skills, and the willingness to learn. You\'ll collaborate with operators, technicians, engineers, and staff to keep equipment reliable and processes progressing.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in a hands-on technical field.
• 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.
• Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support process experiments by loading, operating, and unloading epitaxy reactors.
• Track R&D wafers through process and metrology workflows.
• Perform wafer characterization and collect measurement data.
• Perform routine maintenance and preventive maintenance on epitaxy reactors.
• Develop operating procedures and train staff based on process development learnings.
• Lead simple projects from planning through completion.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Dexterity

MS Office

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Wolfspeed in Durham, NC seeks an Engineering Technician to support epitaxy process development. You will operate reactors, track wafers through processes and metrology, and collect data to aid research objectives.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work in a clean-room, strong mechanical skills, and the willingness to learn. You\'ll collaborate with operators, technicians, engineers, and staff to keep equipment reliable and processes progressing.