Failure Analysis Technician

SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc.•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Failure Analysis Technician provides support for SkyWater sites by performing routine failure analysis and supporting QA/QC evaluations. This role delivers timely, accurate failure analysis results to engineering and operations teams, and collaborates with cross‑functional groups to help identify and resolve Fab process and yield issues. SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer 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.

Requirements

Associate degree
5+ years’ related experience operating SEM/FIB failure analysis tools.
Strong experience in SEM and FIB techniques and toolsets, including tool ownership experience to complete PMs and troubleshoot minor tool issues.
Semiconductor industry experience.
Strong organizational and multi‑tasking skills with attention to accuracy and timely execution.
Ability to work in a team environment and support shared laboratory resources.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Perform high volume routine SEM, FIB and analytical analysis.
Manage assigned samples within the imaging queue and complete high‑priority requests within required turnaround times.
Summarize results in a report and present via Teams or in-person meetings.
Participate in training and cross‑training across failure analysis techniques and toolsets to support team flexibility and workload demands.
Schedule necessary PMs on imaging tools to follow Audit requirements.
Assist with basic troubleshooting of failure analysis tools to ensure all lab equipment is operational.
Operate within established lab safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve Fab process issues.
Be able to work in a team environment and coordinate tool utilization to maximize tool output.