Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) Staff Engineer
About The Position
SkyWater is hiring a Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) Engineer to develop or integrate robust, manufacturable process recipes for foundry customers. The role is located at the company’s headquarters in Bloomington, Minnesota. The engineer works on CMP equipment and material characterization, process capability and controls, complex process integration for CMOS, MEMS, superconducting, photonics, or other novel device types, and resolution of process excursions through permanent root cause corrective actions. U.S. citizenship is required because the position requires holding or being able to obtain a government security clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in an engineering discipline, or a PhD in an engineering discipline.
- Engineering experience in a semiconductor fab or lab environment: 5 years with a bachelor’s degree, 3 years with a master’s degree, or 0–3 years with a PhD.
- Knowledge of or experience with fab processing tools, particularly CMP processing.
- CMOS, MEMS, or photonic device and integration knowledge, in a relevant combination with years of experience and/or an advanced degree.
- Knowledge of DOE, SPC, and 6-sigma concepts and applications.
- Clear problem-solving capability; data-driven, inventive, solution-oriented approach; and ability to articulate thought processes.
- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams to solve problems.
- U.S. citizenship; the position requires holding or being able to obtain a government security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Project management skills and/or defined training.
Responsibilities
- Characterize equipment and materials as they relate to CMP.
- Drive continuous improvement of CMP process capability and controls.
- Perform 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).
Benefits
- 401(k) match
- Life insurance
- Incentive plans
- Medical benefits
- Dental insurance
- Mental health benefits
- Vision insurance
- Legal planning
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- On-site fitness facility
- On-site self-serve market
- Benefits eligibility beginning on day one
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
