Development Engineering Senior Technician

Skywater • Bloomington, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a team that supports real semiconductor development work in a fast-paced foundry environment. In this role, you will help execute engineering experiments, troubleshoot material issues, and support technology development programs that directly impact customer and internal R&D success.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of technician experience in a semiconductor fab or similar cleanroom/manufacturing environment OR 4 year college degree or higher.
• Basic understanding of semiconductor processing in at least one of the following areas: Photolithography, Etch, Thin Films, CMP, Implant/RTA
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• U.S. Citizen Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship

Nice To Haves

• BS/BA in a STEM field (Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, etc.)
• Experience writing or updating engineering specifications, RSC documents, or work instructions
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or basic data analysis

Responsibilities

• Support development work in real time
• Communicate with Development Engineers during days and weekends when ATS material requires attention, helping keep experiments and development activities on schedule.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Assist with the evaluation and disposition of non-conforming material in partnership with engineering teams to maintain development flow and minimize delays.
• Execute engineering experiments
• Run standard and advanced experiments through the ATS Technician Request system. Your work will directly support technology validation, process learning, and customer development programs.
• Build broad fab expertise
• Develop proficiency across more than 100 semiconductor toolsets and gain cross-functional exposure to major process areas including Photolithography, Etch, Thin Films, CMP, Implant/RTA, and more.
• Create and improve technical documentation
• Draft and refine work instructions, process flows, and metrology recipes to improve repeatability, execution quality, and overall experimental success.
• Drive continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance process quality in collaboration with operations and engineering teams.
• Grow your independence
• Take on increasing responsibility and perform tasks with greater autonomy as your technical knowledge and confidence develop.
• Support team objectives
• Perform other duties as needed to support ATS engineering and development priorities.

Benefits

• 25% shift differential
• Work on real technology development, not just repetitive production tasks, and see the direct impact of your efforts on next-generation devices
• Gain hands-on experience across a wide range of semiconductor tools and process areas, building a strong technical foundation early in your career
• Develop skills that can lead to future opportunities in Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Quality, R&D Support, and more
• Learn directly from experienced engineers who are invested in your growth and ready to help you take on greater responsibility
• Contribute to meaningful innovation at a U.S. foundry supporting defense, aerospace, and advanced commercial technologies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees