Job Information:

Job Description:

HELP US MAKE THE LIGHTBULB OBSOLETE!!!

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 an R&D Process Technician I or II within our Opto R&D group.  This position will be stationed at our facility in Durham.

Summary:

In this position you’ll have the opportunity to work in photolithography, metal and dielectric deposition, wet and dry etching, electrical testing and microscopic inspection.

You’ll also have the chance to work closely with engineers to develop new processes including setting up and completely designing experiments, doing data collection, performing inspections, depositions and characterization. 

Some of the skills you must bring to the table are an understanding of the interdependence of process flow and being able to summarize and communicate your findings accurately.  Also, a willingness to learn non-clean room processing will serve you well.

In this fast paced environment, your ability to adjust to changing priorities and schedules, to follow verbal and written work instructions, to coordinate several tasks in multiple areas and to stay focused on work without distraction will be of key importance.

And just as important will be your self-motivation to complete tasks and to find new ones in a timely fashion, to document work using our existing databases, to be a team player who is willing to work hard and carefully and to collaborate with sustaining engineering, operations and equipment colleagues.

Shift:  12-Hour Night

Requirements:

• AA or at least 2 years of clean room experience
• At least 1 year of manufacturing experience, preferably semiconductor
• Good manual dexterity – able to handle wafers with tweezers
• At least average computer skills – able to navigate through directories/folders and use MS Office applications
• Able to perform microscopic inspections for extended periods
• Able to work in a clean room for extended periods
• Able to work independently and as part of a larger team of technicians
• Motivated and willing to work hard to help the company succeed
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced environment on a night shift (7pm-7am)
• Able to work a flexible schedule and be able to work overtime on short notice

Preferences:

• BS degree in a technical field

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.