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Facilities Instrumentation and Controls Technician

Wolfspeed · Durham, NC

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Level
Technician
Team
Controls
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level controls role at Wolfspeed (industrial) in Durham, NC.

Tools it names
PLC

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$83k.

Median of the low and high ends of 39 live postings that list pay, out of 1590 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 183 other live controls postings in the US.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $97k–$130k, from 8 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 57%
  • Automation 55%
  • Robotics 34%
  • Union environment 29%
  • Root cause 26%
  • ✓ Team leadership 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

At a glance

Promotion path mentionedLifts up to 50 lbs

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This plant: Wolfspeed in Durham

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The Day-to-Day

  • ◆Troubleshoot programming and system faults for plant FMCS equipment and modify existing programs to improve sequencing, add/modify/remove alarms, and aide in improved troubleshooting and error response within the plant PLCs, HMIs, and automated systems utilizing Rockwell's RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, Factorytalk Asset Center, Wonderware and Ignition software.
  • ◆Perform calibrations of Flow, Level, Temperature, Pressure, and Humidity Transmitters using approved test and calibrated equipment.
  • ◆Work with Facilities Operations, Mechanical, Electrical, Process and I&C Engineers to correct deficiencies and issues in systems across multiple sites.
  • ◆Perform PID loop tuning and adjustments.
  • ◆Read and comprehend blueprints and electrical control panel schematics.
  • ◆Help maintain instrument as-built and procedural documentation, and inventory of spare parts.

This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements)

  • ✓High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • ✓Minimum 5-years of related industry experience required.
  • ✓Experience with troubleshooting electrical controls and instrument calibrations.
  • ✓Must be able to work with minimal supervision and direction.
  • ✓Must have a general knowledge of low voltage and associated maintenance equipment and systems.
  • ✓Excellent communications skills required, both written and oral.
  • ✓Must be able to wear appropriate PPE and work around hazardous materials

Physical

Requirements

  • ✓Ability to occasionally lift 50lbs.
  • ✓Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
  • ✓Ability to work in repetitive motions and pressure involving fingers, hands, and wrists, includes standing or walking over hard concrete surface, and climbing ladders
  • ✓Ability to wear fall protection if required

This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.

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.

This position requires the lawful ability to access technical data, information, and areas controlled by United States export control laws and regulations.

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At Wolfspeed, we do amazing things in a human way.

We know that the achievements of our organization are due to the passion, hard work and creativity of our employees. We celebrate different perspectives to foster excellence across our organization, and our goal is to make diversity a foundation of what we do. We are proudly building an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work.

  • •Enjoy doing things that people say can’t be done? Innovation is at the center of everything we do.
  • •Hate red tape? We remove roadblocks instead of creating them.
  • •Working parent? We provide childcare assistance and paid parental leave.
  • •Student? We offer continuing education assistance.
  • •Looking for community? There are many ways to get involved, from Employee Resource Groups to local outreach.

Here's the Gist

This position is responsible for the preventive, predictive, corrective maintenance, calibrations and repairs of the instrumentation and controls of all associated facilities equipment. The position reports to the I&C department manager with the opportunity to work closely with Facility Operations and Engineers in the development and implementation of new systems and existing system upgrades, and unique opportunities for on-the-job trainings and professional growth.

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