Development Engineering Senior Technician

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.

About the role

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 that directly impact customer and internal R&D success.

Responsibilities

• 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 maintain development flow and minimize delays.
• Execute engineering experiments: Run standard and advanced experiments through the ATS Technician Request system. Your work will directly support technology validation, process learning, and customer development programs.
• Build broad fab expertise: Develop proficiency across more than 100 semiconductor toolsets and gain cross-functional exposure to major process areas including Photolithography, Etch, Thin Films, CMP, Implant/RTA, and more.
• 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 ATS engineering and development priorities.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of technician experience in a semiconductor fab or similar cleanroom/manufacturing environment OR 4 year college degree.
• Basic understanding of semiconductor processing in at least one of the following areas:
  • Photolithography
  • Etch
  • Thin Films
  • CMP
  • Implant/RTA
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to work E Shift (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm).
• U.S. Citizen Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a STEM field (Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, etc.)
• Experience writing or updating engineering specifications, RSC documents, or work instructions
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or basic data analysis

Benefits

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
• 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.

Pay

The hourly range for this role is $27.88 - $41.82 per hour. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.

Why Join Us

• Work on real technology development, not just repetitive production tasks, and see the direct impact of your efforts on next-generation devices.
• Gain hands-on experience across a wide range of semiconductor tools and process areas, building a strong technical foundation early in your career.
• Develop skills that can lead to future opportunities in Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Quality, R&D Support, and more.
• Learn directly from experienced engineers who are invested in your growth and ready to help you take on greater responsibility.
• Contribute to meaningful innovation at a U.S. foundry supporting defense, aerospace, and advanced commercial technologies.