Equipment Maintenance Technician

Job Details

Company: Wolfspeed
Job Ref: # 2228819
Date Posted: 5/12/2026
Location: Marcy, New York
Salary (USD): $24 - $35

Description

As an Equipment Technician, you will support critical semiconductor manufacturing facility systems through preventive and corrective maintenance activities focused on air scrubbers/abatement systems, chillers, heat exchangers, and vacuum pump systems. This role is responsible for maintaining equipment reliability and up-time in a high-volume, high-reliability manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will troubleshoot alarms and system warnings, perform maintenance and repair activities, and ensure safe operation of facility support systems while maintaining a clean and safety-focused work environment. This position is ideal for candidates with strong mechanical, electrical, HVAC, utilities, or industrial maintenance backgrounds who enjoy hands-on troubleshooting and working in technically advanced manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on air scrubbers/abatement systems, chillers, heat exchangers, and vacuum pumps
  • Troubleshoot equipment alarms, faults, and warning systems to restore operational performance
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and process-related equipment issues
  • Support equipment uptime and reliability within semiconductor manufacturing operations
  • Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and follow established procedures
  • Work closely with operations and engineering teams to resolve equipment issues
  • Follow all safety procedures, environmental standards, and operational protocols
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with facility requirements
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment performance and reliability
  • Perform additional maintenance and operational duties as assigned

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills
  • Experience performing industrial, facilities, HVAC, utilities, semiconductor, or manufacturing maintenance
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, schematics, and maintenance procedures
  • Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to lift tools/components and work in physically demanding environments as required

Nice-to-Have Skills

  • Military maintenance or technical experience highly transferable
  • Experience with chillers, pumps, HVAC systems, vacuum systems, or industrial utilities equipment
  • Semiconductor manufacturing or cleanroom experience
  • Background in facilities maintenance, industrial operations, or high-reliability manufacturing
  • Experience troubleshooting automated or process-support equipment


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