Equipment Maintenance Technician

SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. • Austin, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. 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!
We are looking for an Equipment Maintenance Technician to join the team in Austin, Texas. This role will be on either:
C Shift: Thursday through Saturday in week one, and Wednesday through Saturday in week two, from 6:55am - 7:10pm
OR
D Shift: Wednesday through Friday in week one, and Wednesday through Saturday in week two, from 6:55pm - 7:10am. This role offers a 15% differential

Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.), or technical trade school certificate preferred but not required. Work experience will be considered.
• 2-3 years of experience in an Equipment Maintenance role within the Semiconductor industry
• Daifuku AMHS / OHT systems preferred
• Basic troubleshooting of electro-mechanical systems
• Equipment performance checks and documentation
• Intermediate hand tools, multimeter checking voltages, resistance, etc.. and communication skills
• Ability to work in a Class 1 clean room environment
• High focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and 5S culture
• Able to follow preventative maintenance and Standard Work procedures

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Automation Controls Systems.
• Oscilloscope experience
• Capable of demonstrating analytical troubleshooting methods (Root Cause Analysis, 8D Problem Solving, and 5-why), and First Time Right repair skills

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance activities on AMHS equipment (Daifuku), Kensington and Brooks wafer sorters, Alvarda turnstiles, H-Square wafer notch aligners, Mactronix automatic wafer transfer devices, hoists, OHTs, and other transfer equipment.
• Execute scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM) and basic equipment health checks.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical issues to support fab uptime.
• Assist with spare part replacement, adjustments, and minor calibrations as instructed.
• Work closely with engineers to escalate complex incidents and support root-cause investigations.
• Attend training programs to broaden technical and equipment-specific skillsets.
• Follow established safety, compliance, and documentation standards.
• Support continuous improvement activities to increase equipment reliability and stability.
• Work with the shift leadership team and other maintenance technicians to drive the team's overall success

Benefits

• SkyWater offers competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.
• Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site cafeteria, fitness facility, and self-serve market.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree