Equipment Maintenance Technician- Diffusion

SkyWater Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentive plans

401(k) match

Life insurance

Medical, dental, vision coverage

On-site cafeteria and fitness facility

Job summary

SkyWater Technology seeks an experienced Equipment Maintenance Technician in Austin, TX to perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot electrical/ mechanical systems, and install semiconductor fabrication equipment. The role supports diffusion-related processes and requires extensive clean-room experience.

You will join a team focused on safety, quality, 5S, and continuous improvement, while adapting to a C shift schedule and contributing to a world-class manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or trade certificate preferred; experience also considered.
• 10 years in Semiconductor equipment maintenance.
• Able to work in a Class 1 clean room.
• Strong safety, quality, delivery and 5S focus.
• Capable of following preventative maintenance and Standard Work.

Responsibilities

• Be part of equipment services team in the semiconductor industry.
• Support safety, 5S and Standard Work culture.
• Identify opportunities to improve area and factory performance.
• Collaborate with team to solve problems and meet manufacturing objectives.
• Make routine decisions based on area priorities affecting production.
• Work with shift leadership to drive team success.
• Document maintenance performed.

Skills

Diffusion equipment familiarity

TEL ALPHA Furnaces experience

AVIZA AVP Furnaces 200mm platforms

Analytical troubleshooting (RCA/8D/5-µ

Root Cause Analysis / 5-Why

Education

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) or technical trade certificate

Tools

TEL ALPHA Furnace maintenance kits

AVIZA AVP 200mm furnace platforms

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

Our Equipment Maintenance Technicians are responsible for performing preventative maintenance, electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting and installation of various semiconductor fabrication machines and equipment.

Hours are C Shift

Thursday through Saturday in week one, and Wednesday through Saturday in week two, from 6:55am - 7:10pm

Tool Area

Diffusion

Major Areas Of Accountability

• Be part of an equipment services team in the semiconductor industry
• Support and participate in a Safety, 5s, and Standard Work culture
• Identify opportunities to continuously improve the area and factory performance
• Interact with other team members toward the solution of problems, and the fulfillment of manufacturing objectives
• Make routine decisions based on area priorities that affect production material and equipment
• Work with the shift leadership team and other maintenance technicians to drive the team's overall success
• Document maintenance performed

Required Qualifications

• Familiarity in Diffusion and have experience with TEL ALPHA Furnaces, AVIZA AVP Furnaces 200mm platforms/ equipment sets
• Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.), or technical trade school certificate preferred but not required. Work experience will be considered
• 10 years of experience in an Equipment Maintenance role within the Semiconductor industry
• Ability to work in a Class 1 clean room environment
• High focus on a Safety, Quality, Delivery, and 5S culture
• Capable of demonstrating analytical troubleshooting methods (Root Cause Analysis, 8D Problem Solving, and 5-why), and First Time Right repair skills
• Able to follow preventative maintenance and Standard Work procedures

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

EOE, including disability/vets

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