Process Technician

Cree LED offers one of the industry’s broadest portfolios of application-optimized LED chips and components, leading the industry in performance and reliability. Our team delivers best-in-class technology and breakthrough solutions for focused applications in high power and mid-power general lighting, specialty lighting and video screens. With more than thirty years of experience, Cree LED develops products backed by expert design assistance, superior sales support and industry-best global customer service.

Overview

Cree LED is looking for a self-motivated, hands-on technician to become a member of the R & D team responsible for the development, design, and fabrication of LED package solutions for customers.

*This position is for a 12-hour night shift. A shift differential is added on top of base pay.*

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations in the LED Packaging Lab
• Support packaging activities such as die attach, wire bonding and encapsulation
• Support characterization/measurement activities for packaged LEDs and materials
• Help maintain process and measurement equipment
• Assist with initial troubleshooting of process equipment
• Complete tasks and find new ones in a timely fashion
• Summarize and communicate findings accurately
• Document work using existing application and worksheets
• May be required to handle hazardous waste

Requirements

• AA in a technical field, or equivalent experience and HS diploma
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Able to handle materials used in LEDs including silicones, epoxies and phosphor
• Excellent manual dexterity to work with small parts under a microscope
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to follow verbal and written work instructions
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Positive, ‘whatever it takes’ attitude and demonstrated high level of dependability
• Flexible work schedule and the ability to work overtime on short notice
• Able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with physical sciences laboratory equipment and techniques
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude/troubleshooting ability

Location

This role requires on-site work at our Durham, N.C. campus. The company is unable to provide relocation assistance for this role. 

Travel

None

Compensation & Benefits

The base pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position in Durham, NC is $18.00 - $20.00 per hour before shift differentials; the pay ultimately offered within the expected range may vary based on business considerations, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. The position is bonus-eligible, and there are medical, dental, and vision benefits available. There is a 401k saving plan and other benefits, such as Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Plan.   

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

SGH, together with its affiliates, is committed to creating a diverse environment that embraces differences and fosters inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, national origin, race, ethnicity, creed, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.