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Cree Equipment Maintenance Technician in Durham, North Carolina
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.
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
· Possesses a strong work ethic and ability to manage time
Physical Requirements:
· Must be able to lift 50 Lbs. to chest height
· Push / pull 50lbs.
· Sustain standing for >8 hours
· Periodic kneeling and bending
· Climb ladders and stairs
Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
· Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent military experience
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.
Wolfspeed is a powerhouse semiconductor company focused on silicon carbide and GaN technologies.
After more than thirty years of forging new technology adoption and transformation, our Wolfspeed® power and radio frequency (RF) semiconductors are leading the industry through unrivaled expertise and capacity.
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