Wafer Equipment Maintenance Technician - Hands-On & Growth

US01 Wolfspeed, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfspeed, Inc. in Durham, NC seeks a Maintenance Specialist to perform preventive and proactive maintenance on production equipment at the Silicon Drive facility. Be part of a team coordinating with operations, process, and equipment engineering to meet site goals.

The role focuses on hands-on mechanical and electrical tasks, with shifts on a 12-hour day or night pattern. Prior maintenance experience in semiconductor environments is valued.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required.
• Familiarity with electrical systems; ability to read blueprints and maintenance manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on tools per equipment specs.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records on paper and electronic checklists.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment per manuals and schematics.
• Use test/diagnostic equipment to perform equipment checks.
• Perform repeatable tasks to improve up-time and equipment performance.
• Support 5S program for a safe, clean manufacturing area.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprints & schematics reading

Education

High school education or GED

Job description

Wolfspeed, Inc. in Durham, NC seeks a Maintenance Specialist to perform preventive and proactive maintenance on production equipment at the Silicon Drive facility. Be part of a team coordinating with operations, process, and equipment engineering to meet site goals.

The role focuses on hands-on mechanical and electrical tasks, with shifts on a 12-hour day or night pattern. Prior maintenance experience in semiconductor environments is valued.