Principal Maintenance Technician - UPW
About The Position
SkyWater is a U.S. based semiconductor manufacturer that produces essential components for various industries including automotive, medical, consumer electronics, and defense. The company focuses on commercializing advanced technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, and micro electro-mechanical systems. SkyWater operates with values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Growth Mindset, fostering an empowered learning environment and investing in employee development. The Principal Maintenance Technician for Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) systems will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the UPW and Industrial Wastewater (IWN) systems within a semiconductor factory. This role requires expertise in UPW processes, system operation, maintenance, startup, and commissioning, along with strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical equipment, valves, instruments, and controls.
Requirements
- Education: High School or GED
- Experience: 10+ years of work experience (water plant)
- Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of UPW process
- Facilities expertise in the following process phases: operation, maintenance, start up, and commissioning
- Excellent team player skills
- Strong understanding of Ultra-Pure Water and Industrial Wastewater Systems and Operation
- Experience with all types of UPW instrumentation including Flow, Pressure, Temperature, Conductivity, Control Valves, etc. installation and application
Nice To Haves
- Experience with previous UPW and IWN sites is preferred
Responsibilities
- Have skills in system operation and maintenance for an Ultra-Pure Water System in a semiconductor factory
- Perform routine operations task(s) pertaining to the UPW / IWN equipment and systems using computer interface
- Perform maintenance activities on UPW and IWN equipment, test equipment, loading/unloading UPW resin, RO membranes, filters including installation and commissioning
- Support the operation and maintenance of the UPW and IWN process systems
- Daily interface with operation personnel and facilities engineers and other technicians to work in an operating factory
- Possess detailed understanding of the process equipment and work plans such as Standard Operating Procedures
- Possess excellent troubleshooting skills for all aspects i.e. mechanical equipment, valves, instruments, and controls interface
- Participate as a member of the RODI operations team working with the SkyWater Technologies UPW System Owner to ensure accurate and complete operations deliverables
- Write work plans for scheduled maintenance work to be conducted without any unplanned impacts, i.e. rotating equipment, workarounds, and bringing systems back online
- Navigate SkyWater Facilities Operation systems and understand functionality on screens
- Troubleshoot field devices and process equipment to clearly identify process out of spec conditions and assist in root cause analysis and recovery of system to in spec state of operation
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to participate in incentive plans
- 401k match
- Life insurance
- Opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Benefit eligibility day one
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Mental health benefits
- Vision benefits
- Legal planning
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- On-site cafeteria
- Fitness facility
- Self-serve market
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
