Photolithography Process Engineer - Sr. Staff

About the role

SkyWater Technology is seeking a Sr. Photolithography Process Engineer with 7+ years of experience in development and sustaining high-volume manufacturing environments, leading process characterization and development initiatives, and driving collaboration across cross-functional fab teams.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting: Resolve complex line issues, excursion root causes, and equipment constraints using statistical process control (SPC).
• Optimization: Enhance resolution, overlay accuracy, critical dimension (CD) control, and focus-exposure margins.
• Process Development: Design, execute, and analyze photolithography processes (DUV, ArF, Dry) to improve yield and device performance
• Mentorship: Guide junior engineers, technicians, and process operators on safety, standard operating procedures, and advanced litho strategies.
• Collaboration: Partner with integration, etch, and mask design teams for seamless technology node transfers.

Requirements

• Education: B.S., M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related fields.
• Years of Experience: 7+ years of Photolithography foundry experience in semiconductor industry.
• Tools: Experience optimizing process on TEL tracks and ASML Steppers & Scanners (I Line, KrF, & dry ArF).
• Chemicals: Experience setting up and optimizing Resist process with & without TARCs or BARCs on existing fab tool.
• Metrology: Experience with Overlay on ARCHER tools and CD job writing on NANOSEM & HITACHI SEMs

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in photolithography and experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Skills

The candidate should have excellent problem-solving skills, be able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, and have a strong understanding of statistical process control and process development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunity to participate in incentive plans
• 401k match, life insurance, and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, and paid holidays
• On-site fitness facility and on-site self-serve market

Pay

The annual salary range for this role is $117,680 - $176,520. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.