Primary Objective:We are seeking a D- Shift Supervisor - Photolithography to lead production operations within a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for shift execution, personnel leadership, safety compliance, tool performance oversight, and achieving production targets while maintaining world-class quality standards.
The ideal candidate combines strong lithography process knowledge with proven leadership capability in a cleanroom manufacturing environment.
D Shift: Wednesday through Friday in week one, and Wednesday through Saturday in week two, from 6:55pm - 7:10am. This role offers a 15% differential
Major Areas of Accountability:Shift Operations Leadership- Lead and supervise photolithography operators and process technicians during assigned shift
- Drive daily production targets including throughput, WIP management, and cycle time
- Ensure smooth shift handoff communication
- Respond to process excursions and coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams
- Escalate issues appropriately to minimize downtime and yield impact
Technical & Process Oversight- Monitor critical lithography metrics (CD control, overlay, defect density, resist thickness)
- Support troubleshooting of coat, expose, develop processes
- Ensure SPC compliance and process control adherence
- Coordinate tool qualifications and maintenance schedules
- Partner with engineering on continuous improvement initiatives
Equipment OversightExperience working with industry-standard tools such as:
- ASML steppers/scanners
- Nikon Corporation exposure systems
- Canon Inc. lithography systems
- TEL track systems
- KLA Corporation inspection/metrology tools
Quality, Safety & Compliance- Enforce cleanroom protocols and EHS standards
- Ensure documentation accuracy and shift reporting discipline
- Drive root cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone) for excursions
- Maintain compliance with manufacturing and quality systems
Team Development- Coach and mentor team members
- Conduct performance discussions and provide feedback
- Manage shift staffing, attendance, and scheduling
- Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
Required Qualifications:- 5+ years of semiconductor manufacturing experience
- 2+ years of photolithography-specific experience preferred
- 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role preferred
- Strong understanding of:
- Photoresist processes (coat, expose, develop)
- CD and overlay control
- SPC and statistical analysis
- Experience in high-volume 200mm or 300mm fab environments
- Ability to work in a cleanroom and support the assigned shift schedule
Preferred Qualifications:- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field
- Experience ramping new tools or processes
- Familiarity with MES systems
- Proficiency in Excel
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 cafeteria, fitness facility, and self-serve market.
