Process Engineering Technician

Skywater•Kissimmee, FL

21d

About The Position

SkyWater Technology is seeking a Process Engineering Technician to support Advanced Packaging Process Development. Engineering Technicians perform experiments for the Engineering team, carefully document experimental observations, and propose recommendations to engineering. The role supports process monitoring and development, semiconductor equipment operation and maintenance, data collection and analysis, safety and compliance, and communication across engineering, equipment, and production teams. The position requires work on compressed shifts. Shift A runs Sunday through Tuesday in one week and Sunday through Wednesday in the next, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Shift C runs Thursday through Saturday in one week and Wednesday through Saturday in the next, also from 6:00 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Both schedules are 12.25 hours per day with a 30-minute unpaid meal period mid-shift. US citizenship is required. The position requires holding, or being able to obtain, a US government security clearance.

Requirements

Two-year technical degree and/or at least 5 years of technician experience in a semiconductor fabrication facility, assembly or manufacturing, laboratory, or cleanroom environment.
Clear problem-solving capability; data-driven, inventive, solution-oriented approach; and ability to articulate thought processes.
Working knowledge of materials characterization and analysis.
Experience in low-volume, high-product-mix environments.
Required to work compressed shifts.
US citizenship required.
Must hold or be able to obtain a US government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating an SEM.
Experience in wafer fab, CMOS, or MEMS manufacturing or R&D.

Responsibilities

Perform routine checks and monitor process performance using Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts.
Assist in qualifying and validating new processes or equipment.
Provide engineers with feedback about process trends and abnormalities.
Operate, calibrate, and maintain semiconductor processing tools, including etchers, deposition systems, and metrology equipment.
Support equipment qualifications by running test wafers and collecting data.
Collaborate with maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
Collect process data and conduct preliminary analysis to identify deviations or trends.
Support root cause analysis and failure analysis efforts by providing accurate data.
Maintain detailed process logs and documentation.
Assist engineers with experiments, including preparing test wafers and running process trials.
Perform measurements using metrology tools such as SEM, TEM, ellipsometry, and profilometry.
Suggest process improvements based on observations and data.
Work closely with process engineers, equipment technicians, and production operators.
Communicate findings and observations through reports or verbal updates.
Participate in shift passdowns and cross-functional team meetings.
Follow cleanroom protocols and safety and quality standards.
Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Properly handle chemicals and hazardous materials as needed.