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Job Description:

HELP US OBSOLETE THE LIGHTBULB!!!

Are you someone who thrives on coming up with dynamic solutions that help a company grow?  Do you want to be a part of a company that is revolutionizing the lighting industry?  Would you like to help enable a green technology that could help solve some of the world’s energy problems?  If so, Cree could be the place for you.  We are a fast-growing semiconductor company that is leading the LED lighting revolution and setting the stage to obsolete the incandescent light bulb through the use of energy-efficient, environmentally friendly LED lighting.

We are headquartered in Raleigh/Durham, NC; an area consistently ranked in the Top 10 Places to Live by Money Magazine and is also home to the Research Triangle Park (RTP).  Raleigh was also included in Kiplinger’s Top 10 Best Cities for 2009.  The RTP area was recently voted the #1 high-tech region in the country by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and was also recognized as the #1 Best City for Jobs by Forbes magazine.   RTP is home to a broad spectrum of companies -- from Fortune 100 multinational research and development operations, to university spin-outs and start-up operations.  Cree’s facilities in the area are home to approximately 1600 full-time employees devoted to R&D, manufacturing, sales & marketing and other professional support roles.

Cree boasts a casual work environment, where jeans and shorts are a typical sight every day, not just on Friday.  We also have an onsite fitness facility; complete with indoor track, basketball court, 3 racquet ball courts, aerobics room, free weights, machine weights and cardio machines.  This facility is 100% free to our employees and their spouses, and is open Monday through Saturday.  Our benefits include a quarterly bonus program, stock options, 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition reimbursement, and medical/vision/dental coverage.

We currently have an opening for a Semiconductor Manufacturing Technician I-III within our Opto  group.  This position will be stationed at our facility in Durham, NC.  You will have the opportunity to work closely with a team of Process Sustaining Engineers, you will be able to set up and complete designed experiments and then perform data collection and analysis.  You will also have the chance to initiate inspections and dispositions of manufactured products as well as performing characterizations.  You will then be able to report your findings to engineers and management.

Summary:

Work with a team of engineers, technicians; maintenance, and production to sustain epitaxy, wafer fabrication, and package & test processes for LED chip products.

Shift:  12-hour Nights  

Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Engineering or Science OR at least 2 years of clean room experience
• At least 1 year of high-volume manufacturing experience
• Candidate must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)
• Willing to learn non-routine clean room processing
• Able to adjust to changing priorities and schedules
• Able to follow verbal and written work instructions
• Able to coordinate several tasks in multiple areas
• Able to stay focused on work without distraction
• Self-motivated to complete tasks and find new ones in a timely fashion
• Able to document work using existing databases
• A team player and be willing to work hard and carefully
   

Preferences:

• BS degree in a relevant Engineering or Science Degree
• 3+ years experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably semiconductor
• Must have computer skills – able to navigate through directories/folders and use MS office applications
• Good manual dexterity
• Able to perform microscopic inspections for extended periods
• Able to work in clean room for extended periods
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a larger team of technicians
• Motivated and willing to work hard to help company succeed
• Good communication skills, both written and oral
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts in a fast paced environment
• Must be a team player
• Must have a flexible work schedule and the ability to work overtime on short notice 

If what you’ve read so far sounds exciting to you, then we encourage you to apply online.  This action will send an email directly to the recruiter associated with this opening.  We actually do look at ever resume that comes in and will get in touch with you directly if we think you’re a potential match.  Our application process will take only 5-10 minutes, and our recruiting team will contact you with one week if we are interested in discussing this opportunity further. 

Cree is the leader in LED technology.  We hope you’ll consider joining our team to help us stay in that position! 

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel so classified.  All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.