SkyWater is seeking an experienced Principle Engineering Technician to support daily production operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical experience, proficiency in SPC, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role involves hands-on problem-solving, equipment monitoring, process support, and communication across operations, engineering, and maintenance teams.
Key Responsibilities• Setup shift tasks for personnel as needed
• Address particle and thickness failures on production and qualification wafers
• Assist operators with issues impacting production flow (test wafers, quals, etc.)
• Provide and receive daily area status updates during shift change
• Support equipment maintenance in identifying and resolving process-related issues
• Partner with process engineers on projects and improvement initiatives
• Analyze inline process data (thickness, particle counts) and define action plans for equipment recovery
• Run production tools as needed to maintain output targets
Required Qualifications - AA degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years of directly related semiconductor manufacturing experience
- Ability to interpret, follow, and adhere to company specifications and standard practices
- Ability to receive and deliver complex written and verbal instructions • Strong interpersonal skills including communication, teamwork, leadership, and effective problem-solving
- Proven reliability, flexibility, and adaptability in a fast-paced production environment • Capability to recommend potential spec changes or process improvements to module owners
- U.S. Person Required: SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applications must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.
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 as other employee financial benefits, including 401k match, and life insurance.
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.
