Development Engineering Technician - B Shift

SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc.•Bloomington, MN

10d•$24 - $37•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’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. 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.

Requirements

2 years experience with an AAS degree or 4 years experience without a a degree.
Must have technician experience in a semiconductor fab or relevant cleanroom/manufacturing environment.
Basic understanding of semiconductor processing in at least one area: Photo, Etch, Thin Films, CMP, or Implant/RTA.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with MS 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

Some coursework in OR a recent engineering graduate (BS) with coursework or internships related to semiconductors, materials, physics, or advanced manufacturing.
Experience writing or updating engineering specs, RSC documents, or work instructions.
Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) 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.