Process Development Engineer

Responsibilities

• Create, integrate, and qualify wafer processes across diffusion, films, litho, etch, and CMP areas.
• Run Design of Experiments (DOE) and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) to set control limits and improve yield and Cpk.
• Qualify tools and chemistries through management of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and Preventive Maintenance (PM) plans.
• Track customer Work-In-Progress (WIP) and resolve processing issues to maintain schedule.
• Partner with design team to advise on layouts, frames, metrology features, and test structures.
• Define metrology and sampling and maintain fab Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and specs.
• Lead investigations in instances of misprocessing and report status to customers/stakeholders.
• Uphold Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance for process and chemical safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes, equipment, and general manufacturing workflows.
• Experience applying SPC, DOE, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent organizational skills and a strong work ethic.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas and thought processes.
• Ability to thrive in a large, cross-functional program environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve problems.
• This position requires compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering discipline.
• Exposure to various aspects of semiconductor manufacturing processes.

About the Role

Join our dynamic team as a Process Development Engineer to lead the development of new, novel technologies and leverage the advanced capabilities of our semiconductor fab to enable our customers to progress from idea/proof of concept through product qualification and transfer to volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• U.S. Person Required: This position requires compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons.

Pay & Benefits

The annual salary range for this role is $69,440 - $103,560. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.

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, and 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.