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CMP Mirra Maintenance Technician

Wolfspeed · Durham, NC

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Wolfspeed (industrial) in Durham, NC. Provide communication to all support team members by following proper escalation procedures.

They ask for
2+ years · degree required
Day to day
relocation help

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1866 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 95 other live reliability postings in North Carolina.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 45%
  • PLC 44%
  • Welding 32%
  • EHS / safety 26%
  • Tooling 21%

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

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Promotion path mentionedRelocation helpLifts up to 50 lbs

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How to get in at this plant

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This plant: Wolfspeed in Durham

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requirements

at least 2 years CMP experience on the Applied Materials Mirra platform.

Both day and night shift opportunities are available.

The Day-to-Day

· Utilize troubleshooting skills to solve complex equipment mechanical, electrical and pneumatic problems

· Perform preventative and routine equipment maintenance tasks (i.e. cleaning, calibration, or routine service)

· Utilize the computerized maintenance management systems for inventory control and work scheduling

· Handle gases and chemicals to replenish system resources.

· Provide communication to all support team members by following proper escalation procedures

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

· Associates degree in EE or military equivalent

· Manufacturing experience, preferably within the semiconductor industry

· Good manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude

· Ability to work 12 hours shifts in a fast-paced environment

· A team player mentality

· Flexibility in your work schedule and the ability to work overtime on short notice

· Ability to lift 50lbs to chest height

· Ability to push and pull 50lbs

· Ability to stand 8 or more hours per shift

· Ability to periodically kneel and bend

· Ability to climb ladders and stairs

At least 2 years CMP experience on the Applied Materials Mirra platform.

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.

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.

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Relocation assistance is available for this position.

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

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. Minimum

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