SkyWater Technology

Sr. Staff Equipment Engineer

SkyWater Technology$114K — $171K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in semiconductor processing equipment management.
  • Proven ability with structured problem-solving methodologies.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and project management skills.
  • Experience with High Vacuum Systems and Chemical Handling preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical management of semiconductor processing equipment across multiple areas.
  • Collaborate with maintenance and process engineering to address equipment failures and implement improvements.
  • Drive tool efficiency and through cross-functional continuous improvement teams.
  • Oversee new tool startups and upgrades to enhance production capabilities.
  • Balance competing priorities independently to meet maintenance and production needs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits starting day one, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employee wellness programs including mental health support and fitness facilities.
  • 401k match and employee stock purchase opportunities.
  • Paid time off and holiday benefits.
  • Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
Full Job Description
Position Summary: As an Sr. Staff Equipment Engineer you will own all assigned toolsets. The preferred candidate will have the ability to troubleshoot difficult and poorly defined problems in relation to the mechanics, electronics, and process using tool knowledge/experience, SPC, schematics, and other available resources. The candidate will have extensive collaboration with the area maintenance team and process engineering. Some collaboration will be with tool vendors, other area engineers/managers, procurement, and production. Major Area of Accountability: • Provide technical leadership and management of 200/300MM Semiconductor processing equipment in at least one of the following areas: C4 Bumping (or similar), PVD and CVD Thin Films, Dry Etch, Diffusion, Bond, or Metrology, Wet Etch /Wafer Clean, Electroplate (ECD), CMP (some areas may be combined). • Work with process engineering and equipment maintenance technicians to drive root cause corrective actions of equipment failures, implement permanent solutions and eliminate chronic and long-term down events. • Lead continuous improvement teams to drive tool matching, availability, throughput improvements and reduce risk. • Complete new tool start-up and tool upgrades to increase fab capability, capacity, lower costs and improve yields. • Work with minimal supervision, balancing competing priorities, to serve the needs of the Maintenance, Production, and Development organizations. • Participate in cross-functional teams that create efficiencies across all layers of the organization. • The job also requires performing other duties as assigned. Percentages of time spent on job duties are estimates and may vary for each position. Required Qualifications: • Education: Bachelor of Science or in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering or Materials Science, Physics or other relevant Engineering discipline. • 5+ years of experience within respective area of expertise. Experience with application of structured problem-solving methodology. • Positive interpersonal skills, highly energetic and self-motivated. • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. • Demonstrated ability to meet requirements and deliver results. • Ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously and shift priorities to meet business needs. US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with High Vacuum and Toxic Gas Delivery Systems. • Experience with Chemical Handling, Chemical Delivery Systems, Waste Collection Systems . • Experience with Automated Fault Detection and Classification Systems (FDC). • Strong background with utilizing SPC. • High level of understanding of equipment component behavior. • Experience Integrating Equipment Maintenance Management Software The annual salary range for this role is $114,320 - $171,480. 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.

About SkyWater Technology

SkyWater Technology is a semiconductor manufacturing company that specializes in the development and production of custom integrated circuits (ICs) for a variety of applications, including aerospace, defense, automotive, and medical devices. The company's manufacturing facilities are located in Minnesota and Utah, and it has partnerships with a number of leading semiconductor companies. SkyWater Technology's services include design, prototyping, and volume production of ICs, as well as testing and packaging. The company's mission is to provide its customers with high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective semiconductor solutions.
Learn more about SkyWater Technology
Size
500 employees
Market Cap
$290.7 million
Industry
NASDAQ

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