Process Technician- Thin Films (Front End Day)

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About the role

This position provides process sustaining support in an automated semiconductor production environment, focusing on Thin Films.

Schedule

12-hour Front End Day shift with a "3on-4off-4on-3off" alternating schedule: Sunday through Tuesday, and every other Wednesday, 6am-6:15pm.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Engineering team to develop and qualify new processes and new tool sets, including characterizing, documenting, and possibly presenting data based around design of experiments (DOE).
• Report and document process issues and equipment malfunctions.
• Take corrective action and interact with Process Engineers & Equipment Maintenance to identify and resolve non-conformance process and equipment operations.
• Handle material dispositions and work to resolve any lot issues that may arise.
• Assist in creating new procedures and refining existing ones.
• Work collaboratively to achieve quarterly set yield and cycle time goals.

Requirements

• Associates degree OR at least 1 year of experience in a technical role.
• Ability to work in ISO 5 (class 100) clean room for extended periods of time, lift up to 25 lbs frequently, and stand or walk most of a shift.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex work instructions (verbal or written), observe performance to specification, and provide required feedback to assure knowledge is transferred.
• Learn basic semiconductor physics and chemistry principles to understand process effects on manufactured product.
• MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, or move around assigned work location without limitation for extended periods of time (i.e. up to 11 hours at a time).
• Experience using hands to operate machinery and/or assemble product.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. to chest height.
• Must be comfortable wearing personal protective equipment or PPE (i.e. lightweight cleanroom suit, eye protection, gloves, etc.).
• Ability to work in repetitive motions and pressure involving fingers, hands, and wrists, includes standing or walking over hard concrete surface, and climbing ladders.

Pay

Compensation Range: $21.25 - $29.20 per hour. The posted salary range is what Wolfspeed reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual pay for a hired applicant will be determined based on the individual’s job-relevant qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• Childcare assistance and paid parental leave.
• Continuing education assistance for students.
• Employee Resource Groups and local outreach opportunities.