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Solving complexity. Accelerating results.

At Penguin Solutions, we understand the boundless potential of technology and support our customers in turning cutting-edge ideas into outcomes—faster, and at any scale.

With over two decades of experience as trusted advisors, Penguin Solutions is an end-to-end technology company solving the industry’s most complex challenges in computing, memory, and LED solutions. Penguin designs, builds, deploys, and manages high-performance, high-availability enterprise solutions, allowing customers to achieve their breakthrough innovations.

Solving complexity. Accelerating results.

At Penguin Solutions, we understand the boundless potential of technology and support our customers in turning cutting-edge ideas into outcomes—faster, and at any scale.

With over two decades of experience as trusted advisors, Penguin Solutions is an end-to-end technology company solving the industry’s most complex challenges in computing, memory, and LED solutions. Penguin designs, builds, deploys, and manages high-performance, high-availability enterprise solutions, allowing customers to achieve their breakthrough innovations.

Process Technician

Date Posted:  Feb 3, 2025
Requisition ID:  1459
Location: 

Durham, NC, US, 27703

Brand:  CreeLED

Process Technician (Reliability)

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 currently has an open position for a Process Technician within our Reliability and Characterization Lab at our Durham, NC headquarters and is looking for enthusiastic, hands-on candidates to join our exciting, fast-paced company. In this position, you will be working in our ISO:17025 LED Components Reliability and Characterization lab and will be responsible for executing the variety of electrical and optical testing necessary to enable our success.

*This position is for a 12 hour BE day shift. * (6AM-6PM Thursday-Saturday and E/O Wednesday)

 

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Learn and perform tasks related to the mechanical assembly, optical and electrical testing, and characterization of LEDs.
  • Execute electrical, mechanical and photonic experiments according to written procedures to aid product development team in next generation packaged LED solutions.
  • Collect data, analyze results, and issue recommendations.
  • Understand the complete process flow for reliability testing and understand the impact of failures to follow procedures
  • Maintain our ISO:17025 Lab accreditation by ensuring quality and procedural compliance.
  • Provide support to team members to investigate/resolve process issues and suggest solutions to prevent future occurrence
  • Support equipment engineering on tool troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
  • “Complete objectives in a timely fashion”
  • Summarize and communicate findings accurately
  • May be required to handle hazardous waste

 

Requirements

  • Associates Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience and HS diploma
  • Must be able to work in a clean room environment
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Able to follow detailed verbal and written work instructions
  • 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
  • Must have excellent hand-eye coordination, hand dexterity, and attention to detail

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working on an automated assembly line
  • Knowledge of photonic systems (e.g. spectrometers, photonic measurements and LED metrology) desired
  • 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 pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position in Durham, NC is $19-21; 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

Penguin Solutions, 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.


Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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