Development Engineer Technician — Semiconductor R&D

SkyWater Technology, Inc.; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 79,901,000 - 119,713,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

On-site fitness facility

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Stock purchase at discount

Health benefits day one

Job summary

SkyWater Technology, Inc. in Bloomington, MN, is seeking a Development Engineering Senior Technician to support real technology development in a fast-paced foundry environment.

You will help execute experiments, troubleshoot material issues, and support programs directly impacting customer and internal R&D success. The role offers hands-on exposure to many semiconductor tools and processes, with opportunities to advance and contribute to future Process Engineering and R&D paths within a U.S.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of technician experience in a semiconductor fab or similar cleanroom/manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Support development work in real time with Development Engineers during days and weekends when ATS material requires attention.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues by evaluating and dispositioning non-conforming material in partnership with engineering teams.
• Execute engineering experiments using the ATS Technician Request system; support technology validation and customer development programs.
• Build broad fab expertise across 100+ semiconductor toolsets and gain exposure to Photolithography, Etch, Thin Films, CMP, Implant/RTA.
• Create and refine work instructions, process flows, and metrology recipes to improve repeatability and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement by reducing waste and enhancing process quality in collaboration with operations and engineering teams.
• Grow independence by taking on greater responsibility as knowledge develops.
• Support ATS engineering and development priorities.

Skills

Semiconductor fab operations

Troubleshooting

Documentation

MS Office

Education

BS/BA in STEM field

Job description

SkyWater Technology, Inc. in Bloomington, MN, is seeking a Development Engineering Senior Technician to support real technology development in a fast-paced foundry environment.

You will help execute experiments, troubleshoot material issues, and support programs directly impacting customer and internal R&D success. The role offers hands-on exposure to many semiconductor tools and processes, with opportunities to advance and contribute to future Process Engineering and R&D paths within a U.S.