Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineer

SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc.•Kissimmee, FL

1d•$79,440 - $119,160•Onsite

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! In this role, you will serve as a Manufacturing Engineer in our advanced packaging semiconductor fab. You will create standard operating procedures, develop reports to track KPIs, improve fab efficiency, and coordinate lot activities to meet on-time delivery schedule for our customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a closely related discipline.
1-3+ years experience, prefrence being Semiconductor Manufacturing
Internship or co‑op experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, operations, or a related technical environment.
Foundational understanding of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts, with interest in applying structured problem‑solving and continuous improvement methods.
Exposure to capacity modeling, throughput analysis, or similar planning tools through coursework or project experience.
Prior experience working with SOP's.
Experience collaborating with manufacturing or operations teams to understand process flow and efficiency drivers.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to learn new tools and techniques quickly, such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and Python.
Self‑motivated, proactive, and eager to contribute to team success and customer satisfaction.
US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of, or ability to obtain, a US government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Masters in related discipline

Responsibilities

Develop, refine, and publish standard operating procedures for manufacturing floor.
Apply data analytics and basic statistical methods to translate factory data into meaningful insights that support operational decision‑making.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support improvements in overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), Cycle Time, and bottleneck tool performance.
Contribute to capacity modeling and fab improvement initiatives within assigned functional areas.
Support customer delivery commitments and help monitor on‑time performance metrics.
Develop queries and reports for tracking factory KPIs and identifying improvement opportunities across all shifts.
Maintain an on‑floor presence to observe processes, identify constraints, and support tactical issue resolution.
Participate in the justification of capital expenditures that align with capacity, development, or factory growth needs.
Plan and manage expedited lots in the fab.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work in a cleanroom environment: full gowning (full body coveralls, hood, face mask, nitrile gloves, and safety glasses).