Diffusion Equipment Maintenance Specialist

SkyWater Technology, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Life Insurance

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

On-site cafeteria

Job summary

SkyWater Technology, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician specializing in diffusion to support production at our Austin, TX site.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and equipment upgrades to ensure high‑quality semiconductor fabrication. You will work with engineers and vendors, adhere to safety and cleanroom standards, and participate in cross‑functional maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• 2 year technical/associate degree or equivalent military training/work experience.
• 3-5 years in equipment maintenance within the semiconductor industry.
• Ability to troubleshoot electro-mechanical and fluidic circuits.
• Analytical troubleshooting methods and strong documentation skills.
• Cross-functional collaboration and project planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, repair, and assemble equipment per layout plans and manuals.
• Use test/diagnostic equipment to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Perform preventive and unscheduled maintenance on production equipment.
• Maintain quality documentation and records.
• Rebuild equipment/sub-assemblies and modify equipment as directed.
• Coordinate with engineers and vendors; participate in 5S+ and CIP projects.
• Handle chemicals and manage spares/inventory.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Root Cause Analysis

8D Problem Solving

5-Why

First Time Right

Hand tools

Education

2 Year Technical/associate’s degree in science, Math, Engineering, Semi-Conductor Manufacturing or related discipline

Tools

Calipers

Voltage meters

Current meters

Oscilloscopes

Hand tools

Job description

SkyWater Technology, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician specializing in diffusion to support production at our Austin, TX site.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and equipment upgrades to ensure high‑quality semiconductor fabrication. You will work with engineers and vendors, adhere to safety and cleanroom standards, and participate in cross‑functional maintenance teams.