Senior Equipment Engineer – Etch

Skywater • Austin, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Be part of the future of American semiconductor manufacturing. SkyWater Technology is the only pure‑play, U.S.-owned semiconductor foundry. As we expand advanced manufacturing in Austin, we’re building a team of bold thinkers and problem-solvers committed to driving onshore innovation. We are seeking an experienced Senior Equipment Engineer – Etch to join our diverse Engineering Team. In this role, you will directly support fab operations, maximize tool performance, and help enable 24/7 high-volume manufacturing. Working collaboratively with the team, you will drive innovation to extend equipment lifetimes, deploy predictive maintenance to prevent unplanned downtime, and qualify secondary-source parts to lower ownership costs without sacrificing product quality.

Requirements

• BS degree in a STEM-related field
• 2-5 years of relevant engineering experience
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and root-cause problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, and electrical schematics
• Skilled at communicating priorities through dashboards and reports
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

• BS degree in Engineering
• 5- 7 years in the semiconductor industry with a focus on Etch equipment, including tools such as: Mattson & Gasonics plasma strippers TEL, AMAT, and LAM etchers SEZ DaVinci
• Ability to review and create CAD drawings (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel and JMP
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on in the fab alongside Process/Equipment Technicians and Engineers to troubleshoot and resolve tool issues.
• Drive continuous improvements in tool uptime, reliability, and performance.
• Develop, implement, and sustain preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Support 24/7 production operations by responding quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns, coordinating closely with Maintenance and Operations teams.
• Use dashboards and data to prioritize work, communicate status, and identify improvement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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