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Instrumentation and Controls Technician (Day Shift: Sun - Tue, e/o Wednesday)
Wolfspeed
marcy, ny, usa
Posted on Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Instrumentation and Controls Technician
Job Summary
Wolfspeed is looking for an Instrumentation and Controls Technician to join our team. This position processes a high-level skill set in Instrumentation and Controls (I&C). The position allows a candidate to work on all instrumentation and controls for components, equipment and systems in a semiconductor facility. The skill level for this position requires an individual to work independently on complicated equipment and systems with minimal instruction and direction. This position is responsible for the preventive, predictive, corrective maintenance and repairs of the instrumentation and controls of all associated facilities equipment.
Please note this position will work a compressed 12 hour day shift (12 hour shift, 3 on-4 off-4 on-3 off).
What can Wolfspeed do for you?
- Position reports to the Engineering department with the opportunity to work closely with Engineers in the development and implementation of new systems and upgrades.
- Unique opportunities for on the job training as well as annual offsite training for professional growth opportunities.
What can you do for Wolfspeed?
- Troubleshoot programming and system faults for plant equipment and modify existing programs to improve sequencing, add/modify/remove alarms, and aide in improved troubleshooting and error response within the plant PLCs, HMIs, and automated systems.
- Perform calibrations of Flow, Temperature, Pressure, and Humidity Transmitters.
- Work with Mechanical, Electrical, and Process Engineers to correct deficiencies in systems across the site.
What you need for success:
- Associates Degree from Accredited or Technical College
- 5+ years of applicable experience
- Superior troubleshooting ability
- Ability to work with minimal Instruction
- Experience tuning PID loops
- Proficiency in reading blueprints and electrical schematics
- Proficiency and experience troubleshooting integrated HMI/PLC control systems, including proficiency evaluating/modifying associated programming and devices. (Rockwell RSLogix 500/Studio 5000 experience required)
- Maintain instrument as-built documentation
Highly preferred skills and certifications:
- Prefer degree in Industrial Technology or Electronics
This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.
The posted salary range is what Wolfspeed reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual pay for a hired applicant will be determined based on the individual’s job-relevant qualifications, experience, and other determinative factors. In the event it is determined that a different job level upon hire is warranted then that range will be communicated to the hired applicant as soon as reasonably practicable.
Compensation Range:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.