Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) Engineer

SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc.•Bloomington, MN

5d•$95,200 - $142,800•Onsite

About The Position

SkyWater is hiring a Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) Engineer to develop or integrate robust manufacturable process recipes for Foundry customers. The job is located at our HQ in Bloomington, MN. SkyWater's ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. 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, to name a few. 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 also 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.

Requirements

Education: Bachelors & Masters in an Engineering discipline, or PhD in an Engineering discipline.
BS with 5 years, MS with 3 years, or PhD with 0-3 years of engineering experience in a semiconductor fab or lab environment.
Fab processing tools knowledge/experience, particularly with CMP processing knowledge/experience.
CMOS/MEMS/Photonic device and integration knowledge with relevant combination of years of experience and/or advanced degree.
Knowledge of DOE, SPC, and 6-sigma concepts and applications.
Clear problem-solving capability, data driven, inventive solution oriented and can articulate thought processes.
Can work both independently and in cross-functional teams for problem solving.
US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Project Management skills and/or defined training

Responsibilities

Equipment and material characterization as it relates to CMP.
Drive continuous improvement of CMP process capability and controls.
Complex CMP process integration for CMOS/MEMS/Superconducting/Photonics or other novel device types.
Resolve process excursions and drive permanent Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA).