Development Engineering Senior Technician - B Shift

SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc.•Bloomington, MN

4d•$28 - $42•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. SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We manufacture U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. 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. Step into the future. 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. Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!

Requirements

3–5 years of technician experience in a semiconductor fab or similar cleanroom/manufacturing environment OR 4 year college degree.
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
Ability to work B Shift (Sun–Tue + every other Wed, 6:00 PM–6:15 AM).
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.