R&D Epitaxy Technician – Process & Equipment Focus

US01 Wolfspeed, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfspeed, Inc. in Durham, NC, is seeking an Engineering Technician to support epitaxy process development and reactor operations. You will collaborate with production and R&D teams to run experiments, collect data, and maintain equipment.

The role requires an associate degree or related hands-on experience, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work in a clean-room environment. This position offers opportunities for growth and hands-on training.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent experience in military service or hands-on trade (2yrs).
• Attention to detail, strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a clean-room environment (>80% of time).
• Good dexterity skills with the ability to handle fragile wafers and process furniture.
• Good mechanical skills and aptitude.
• Experience with MS Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• High energy, self-motivated, and goal-oriented attitude.

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.
• Ensure accurate data collection, analysis, and documentation.
• Communicate effectively with R&D team members through clear written and verbal updates.
• Communicate technical issues, root causes, and resolutions to stakeholders.
• Perform routine maintenance and preventive maintenance activities on epitaxy reactors.
• Develop operating procedures and train staff based on process development learnings.
• Lead and execute simple projects from planning through completion.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Clean-room environment

Dexterity

Mechanical aptitude

MS Office

Education

Associate degree or equivalent (military/service)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Wolfspeed, Inc. in Durham, NC, is seeking an Engineering Technician to support epitaxy process development and reactor operations. You will collaborate with production and R&D teams to run experiments, collect data, and maintain equipment.

The role requires an associate degree or related hands-on experience, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work in a clean-room environment. This position offers opportunities for growth and hands-on training.