Development Engineering Technician - B Shift

Skywater • Bloomington, MN

5d • 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. You will gain hands-on experience across a wide range of semiconductor tools and process areas, building a strong technical foundation early in your career. This role offers opportunities to develop skills that can lead to future opportunities in Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Quality, R&D Support, and more. You will 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree