Process Sustaining Manager - Diffusion and Implant

SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. • Bloomington, MN

5d

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!
SkyWater is hiring a Process Sustaining Manager to be accountable for ensuring the department’s process engineers and sustainers deliver best-in-class performance, with a strong focus on problem solving, driving continuous improvement, and developing innovative technologies. The manager is also expected to provide clear vision and direction to the module, aligning the team’s efforts with organizational goals.

Requirements

• Education: B.S. or M.S. degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience: 10-12 years of experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment, including a minimum of 3 years in a management or leadership role.
• Strong technical background with solid understanding of metrology modules.
• Experience with application of structured problem solving methodology.
• Hands-on experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis.
• Highly energetic, positive mind-set, self-motivated, and skilled in building positive interpersonal relationships.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to meet commitments and deliver results.
• Ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously and shift priorities to meet business needs.
• U.S. Person Required: This position requires compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of FDC / SPC.
• Metrology process development and / or sustaining experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead an engineering team to optimize manufacturing processes, improve yield, and ensure quality through strong technical expertise and leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement in process capability / stability (Cpk), and controls to minimize variability, reduce cycle time, and improve tool-to-tool matching.
• Lead cross-functional task force meetings to resolve complex issues and make data-driven engineering decisions in a complex mix of low and high volume manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate across organizations to strengthen processes, enhance teamwork, and enable operational excellence.
• Partner with Advanced Technology Services (ATS) to RAMP new customer devices and technologies.
• Ensure timely dispositioning of lots, completion of 3D and 8D activities with-in the module.
• Define strategy, vision, and actionable plans to reduce cost, complexity, variability, and waste.
• Resolve process excursions and drive permanent corrective actions through robust Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) methodology.
• Operate with minimal supervision, effectively balancing multiple priorities to meet factory objectives.

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 fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager