Development Engineering Technician - B Shift

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aid in the evaluation and disposition of non-conforming material in partnership with engineering teams to maintain development flow and minimize delays.
• Execute engineering experiments.
• Build broad fab expertise.
• Create and improve technical documentation.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance process quality in collaboration with operations and engineering teams.
• Grow your independence.
• Support team objectives.

Requirements

• 2 years experience with an AAS degree or 4 years experience without a degree.
• Must have technician experience in a semiconductor fab or relevant cleanroom/manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of semiconductor processing in at least one area: Photo, Etch, Thin Films, CMP, or Implant/RTA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools.
• Ability to work B Shift (Sun–Tue + every other Wed, 6:00 PM–6:15 AM).
• 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.

Benefits

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.