Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location — employees join together to improve the world.
Explore what’s possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning “science fiction” into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.
Step into the future. SkyWater’s values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees — and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.
Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!
Join a team that supports real semiconductor development work in a fast-paced foundry environment. In this role, you will help execute engineering experiments, troubleshoot material issues, and support technology development programs
What you’ll do as a Process Technician Senior in Metals:
Support production tools
Ensure tools in area are productive on assigned shift. Eliminate barriers for product by removing obstacles using defined procedures. Act on statistical process control (SPC) data to ensure product conformance within assigned are of responsibility.
Execute engineering experiments and recovery plans
Run standard and advanced experiments as assigned through our work management system. Ensure recovery plans outlined by engineering are executed on your shift. Gather and report data as required.
Support development work in real time
Communicate with Development Engineers during days and weekends when ATS material requires attention, helping keep experiments and development activities on schedule.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues
Assist with the evaluation and disposition of non-conforming material in partnership with engineering teams to minimize delays.
Build broad fab expertise
Develop proficiency across more dozens of semiconductor toolsets and gain cross-functional exposure to major process areas including Thin Films, Pre-Clean, Implant and RTP.
Create and improve technical documentation
Draft and refine work instructions, process flows, and metrology recipes to improve repeatability, execution quality, and overall experimental success.
Drive continuous improvement
Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance process quality in collaboration with operations and engineering teams.
Grow your independence
Take on increasing responsibility and perform tasks with greater autonomy as your technical knowledge and confidence develop.
Support team objectives
Perform other duties as needed to support engineering and development priorities.
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to work B Shift (Sun–Tue + every other Wed, 6:00 PM–6:15 AM).
- Minimum 4 years of experience as a production technician with High School Diploma (or equivalent) or 2 years with AAS degree
- Attention to detail and quality mindset
- Knowledge of SPC is preferred
- Ability to multitask
- Positive interpersonal skills, highly energetic and self-motivated
- Ability to effectively collaborate with others
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Motivated with desire to advance in the company
- Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing principles is preferred
- U.S. Citizen Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Some coursework in OR a recent engineering graduate (BS) with coursework or internships related to semiconductors, materials, physics, or advanced manufacturing.
- Experience writing or updating engineering specs, RSC documents, or work instructions.
- Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) or basic data analysis.
- Experience in Implant, Diffusion, Metals and/or RTA preferred
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The hourly range for this role is $27.88 - $41.82 per hour. (This role also offers a shift differential of 10%). Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.
SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.
Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market.
SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or
[email protected].
EOE, including disability/vets
