Senior Equipment Engineer

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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.

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About the role

SkyWater Technology is hiring an experienced semiconductor equipment engineer in the area of Chemical Mechanical Polish (CMP) at its Austin, TX location. The equipment engineer will be responsible for maintaining the existing equipment, ensuring metrics are met, and driving equipment improvements. Areas of improvement may include resolving systematic availability issues, improving preventative maintenance procedures, qualifying second source parts, or installing and qualifying new equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for one or more CMP equipment sets in the areas of STI, W, Oxide, or Cu
• Work hands-on in the fab alongside equipment/process technicians and engineers to troubleshoot and resolve tool issues
• Maintain and improve tool controls using Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Fault Detection Control (FDC)
• Work with the maintenance team to develop, maintain, and improve maintenance procedures, ensure parts availability, and drive plans and actions on non-standard equipment issues
• Work with the process and industrial engineers to improve tool availability, throughput, and utilization
• Develop and execute plans to drive down overall costs while ensuring high quality
• Work on cross-functional teams to address equipment-related defect and yield issues

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related disciplines preferred
• 3-5 years of semiconductor manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience with chemical mechanical polish at a semiconductor company desired
• The ability to handle challenging work with time constraints

Skills

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and root-cause problem-solving abilities
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, and electrical schematics
• Skilled at communicating priorities through dashboards and reports
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Good computer hardware and software skills

Schedule

Position is on-site, Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunity to participate in incentive plans
• 401k match
• Life insurance
• Opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • 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
• Benefit eligibility from day one