Experienced Process Technician

Skywater • Austin, TX

8d • 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.

Requirements

• Associate degree
• 8-10 years’ related experience operating SEM/FIB/TEM 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.

Nice To Haves

• Strong experience with TEM techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform high volume routine SEM, FIB, TEM 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.

What This Job Offers

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