Process Engineering Technician Specialist - Night Shift

Position Summary

SkyWater Technology is seeking a Process Engineering Technician Specialist to support Advanced Packaging Process Development. This role involves performing experiments for the Engineering team, monitoring process performance, and assisting with equipment qualification and validation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine checks and monitor process performance using SPC charts.
• Aid in the qualification and validation of new processes or equipment.
• Propose recommendations to engineers regarding process trends and abnormalities.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain semiconductor processing tools such as etchers, deposition systems, and metrology equipment.
• Support equipment qualifications by running test wafers and collecting data.
• Collaborate with maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
• Collect process data and conduct preliminary analysis to identify deviations or trends.
• Support root cause analysis and failure analysis efforts by providing accurate data.
• Maintain detailed process logs and documentation.
• Assist engineers with experiments, including preparing test wafers and running process trials.
• Measure using metrology tools (e.g., SEM, TEM, ellipsometry, profilometry).
• Provide suggestions for process improvements based on observation and data.
• Communicate findings and observations effectively through reports or verbal updates.
• Participate in shift passdowns and cross-functional team meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Two year Technical degree and/or 5+ years technician experience in a semiconductor fabrication facility, assembly or manufacturing/laboratory/clean room environment.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Clear problem-solving capability, data-driven, inventive solution-oriented, and able to articulate thought processes.
• Positive interpersonal skills, ability to influence others, highly energetic, and self-motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to meet commitments, drive multiple projects, and deliver results.
• Working knowledge in materials characterization and analysis.
• Experience in low volume/high product mix environments.
• Experience operating an SEM a plus.
• Experience in wafer fab, CMOS or MEMS manufacturing or R&D a plus.

Required to Work Compressed Shifts

• Shift B: Sunday through Tuesday in one week, and Sunday through Wednesday in the other week from 6:00 pm to 6:15 am, 12.25 hours per day, with a 30-minute unpaid meal period in mid-shift.
• Shift D: Thursday through Saturday in one week, and Wednesday through Saturday in the other week from 6:00 pm to 6:15 am, 12.25 hours per day, with a 30-minute unpaid meal period in mid-shift.

Pay and Benefits

• The hourly range for this role is $32.08 - $48.12 per hour.
• This role also offers a shift differential of 10% for B Shift or 25% for D Shift.
• SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package including 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.
• The company complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.