Engineering Process Technican

SkyWater Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Life insurance

On-site cafeteria

Fitness facility

Self-serve market

Paid time off

Job summary

SkyWater Technology is seeking a Fab Operations Staff Process Technician / Clean Room Technician to produce high-quality semiconductor products for our customers in a Texas-based fab. The role supports C-Shift (Thu-Sat and every other Wed) from early morning hours.

The successful candidate will work with engineering and maintenance teams, monitor inline process data, address thickness and particle issues, and assist in running production while adhering to cleanroom protocols and SkyWater’s

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Experience with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Proficient in Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Ability to follow company specs and standard practices.
• Ability to coordinate with production, engineering and maintenance teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out engineering tasks with minimal supervision for daily production in Fab 25 Polish on C-Shift.
• Address particle and thickness failures on product and qualifications.
• Assist operators with production activities (e.g., test wafers, quals).
• Receive/deliver daily area status reports with night shift.
• Assist maintenance in identifying causes of process failure.
• Assist process engineers with tasks and projects.
• Analyze inline process data to plan corrective actions for equipment.
• Assist in running production as needed.

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Speedfam

LAM

Mirra Polishers

Ontrak scrubbers

Thermawave Optiprobe

Jordan Valley XRF

Cu Plate

Oxide

Tungsten

Copper polish process

Job description

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!

Position Summary

In this role, you will serve as a Fab Operations Staff Process Technician/Clean Room Technician producing high-quality products for our customers.

Shift

C Shift: Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday from 6:55 am to 7:10pm.

Role And Responsibilities

• With minimal supervision carry out engineering tasks related to the daily production requirements of Fab 25 Polish on C-Shift.
• Address particle and thickness failures on product and qualifications.
• Assist operators with anything inhibiting production activities (eg: Test wafers, quals, etc.)
• Receive/deliver daily area status reports from/to night shift.
• Assist equipment maintenance with understanding and identifying causes of process failure.
• Assist process engineers with tasks and projects.
• Analyze inline process data, such as thickness and particle measurements, to create action plan to return equipment to production.
• Assist in running production, as needed.

Your Profile

Required Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Basic computer skills.
• The willingness and desire to learn and grow.
• High school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) diploma, or equivalent.
• Experience with MS Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Effective organizational and planning skills.
• Must be proficient in Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Must be able to follow company specs and standard practices
• Must be able to work with operation, engineering, and maintenance personnel to achieve production goals.
• Must be reliable and flexible to change.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast paced production environment
• Ideal candidate will have experience with Speedfam, LAM, and Mirra Polishers, Ontrak scrubbers, Thermawave Optiprobe, Jordan Valley XRF, Cu Plate, Oxide, Tungsten, and Copper polish process

Additional Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the facility.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• The employee will be required to work in a cleanroom environment: full gowning (full body coveralls, hood, face mask, nitrile gloves, and safety glasses).

SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer 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 cafeteria, fitness facility, and self-serve market.

SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or [e-mail].

Pay offered is based on many factors, including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.

SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well as other employee financial benefits, including 401k match, and life insurance.

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.

SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or [e-mail].

EOE, including disability/vets

We will never ask applicants to pay fees, purchase equipment or gift cards, or provide financial information before a formal offer of employment has been accepted. If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent our company, please verify its authenticity by contacting our recruitment team at [e-mail] before responding.