R&D Engineering Technician

About the role

Wolfspeed SiC Epitaxy R&D is seeking an Engineering Technician to support epitaxy process development through experiments, characterization activities, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance. The technician will collaborate with operators, technicians, engineers, and other technical staff across Production and R&D to advance process development objectives and maintain reliable equipment performance.

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.
• Report technical issues, root causes, and resolutions to stakeholders.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on epitaxy reactors.
• Analyze preventive‑maintenance findings and recommend corrective or improvement actions.
• Develop operating procedures and train staff based on process‑development learnings.
• Lead and execute simple projects from planning through completion; contribute to complex cross‑functional projects.
• Participate in continuous‑improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in military service or a hands‑on trade (minimum 2 years).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a clean‑room environment for the majority of the time (>80%).
• Good dexterity for handling fragile wafers and process furniture.
• Strong mechanical skills and aptitude.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• High energy, self‑motivated, and goal‑oriented attitude.
• Lawful ability to access technical data, information, and areas controlled by U.S. export control laws and regulations.

Benefits

• Childcare assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Continuing education assistance
• Opportunities to engage with Employee Resource Groups and local community outreach