Principal Technician Maintenance Mechanic - Fab Facilities FM

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.

Explore what’s possible. Joining our U.S.-based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning “science fiction” into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems, and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer, and industrial markets. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.

SkyWater’s values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees—and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.

About the Role

We are looking for a Principal Technician Maintenance Mechanic - Fab Facilities FM for our Austin, TX, location. Applicants must have direct experience coordinating a maintenance crew in a fast-paced, semiconductor manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritize day-to-day operations of the Facilities Trouble Call Team.
• Professionally interface with customers for maintenance and repairs covering a variety of tasks in support of a large semiconductor fabrication facility.
• Plan and complete tasks, both planned and unplanned, as they arise in the most efficient manner.
• Order, receive, and track materials and equipment needed to support maintenance projects.
• Work within defined technical processes and procedures.
• Manage team costs and budgets.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 10 years of semiconductor maintenance experience.
• 3-5 years of experience coordinating a maintenance team.
• Familiarity with clean room requirements and protocols.
• Familiarity with high purity materials and fabrication methods.
• Hands-on experience in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and/or TIG welding.
• Mechanically inclined, ability to troubleshoot equipment, excellent communication skills and follow-up, attention to detail, collaborative, organized, sense of urgency.
• Able to learn and use software to order materials and equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting 50 lbs.
• Bending and reaching.
• Climbing ladders.
• Walking throughout shift.

Schedule

1st Shift: 7 am – 4 pm, Mon-Fri.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunity to participate in incentive plans.
• Employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance, and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.
• Comprehensive benefits package promoting a healthy life, including:
  • Benefit eligibility from day one.
  • Medical, dental, mental health benefits, and vision.
  • Legal planning, short- and long-term disability.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • On-site cafeteria, fitness facility, and self-serve market.