Equipment Maintenance Technician Senior - Metals - C Shift

SkyWater Technology, Inc.; BLOOMINGTON, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,414,000 - 125,141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Life insurance

On-site fitness facility

On-site self-serve market

Medical, dental, vision and mental健康?”

Job summary

SkyWater Technology, Inc. in Bloomington, MN is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician Senior - Metals on C Shift to maintain and repair semiconductor fabrication equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and support tool reliability.

You will troubleshoot electro/mechanical systems, document activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. A 2-year technical degree and hands-on maintenance experience are required; SkyWater offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 Year Technical/Associates Degree in Science, Math, Engineering, Semi-Conductor Manufacturing or related discipline or equivalent military training/work experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in electro/mechanical/fluidic circuit troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, and equipment modification.
• Follow detailed instructions and maintain required documentation with high attention to detail and timeliness.
• Use hand tools including wrenches, calipers, voltage/current meters, oscilloscopes and other equipment technology specific tooling.
• Competent with Windows OS interfaces, MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle, adjust, repair and assemble equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating and repair manuals.
• Use test and diagnostic equipment to identify root cause problems and put corrective actions in place.
• Perform preventive and unscheduled maintenance duties on production equipment.
• Complete and maintain required documentation for quality standards.
• Rebuild equipment and sub-assemblies as required.
• Perform equipment modifications as directed by engineers.
• Participate in Maintenance or cross-functional teams such as 5S+ and CIP.
• Take ownership of small projects and equipment assembly tasks.
• Work with outside vendors as required.
• Process chemical and gas handling.
• Maintains critical spares and consumables inventory.

Skills

electro/mechanical troubleshooting

preventive maintenance

equipment modification

Education

2 Year Technical/Associates Degree

Tools

Windows OS

MS Office

Job description

Equipment Maintenance Technician Senior - Metals - C Shift

Bloomington, MN, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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.

Responsibilities:

• Dismantle, adjust, repair and assemble equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating and repair manuals.
• Use test and diagnostic equipment to identify root cause problems and put corrective actions in place.
• Perform preventive and unscheduled maintenance duties on production equipment.
• Complete and maintain required documentation for quality standards.
• Rebuild equipment and sub-assemblies as required.
• Perform equipment modifications as directed by engineers.
• Participate in Maintenance or cross-functional teams such as 5S+ and CIP.
• Take ownership of small projects and equipment assembly tasks.
• Work with outside vendors as required.
• Process chemical and gas handling.
• Maintains critical spares and consumables inventory.

The job also requires performing other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Education: 2 Year Technical/Associates Degree in Science, Math, Engineering, Semi-Conductor Manufacturing or a related discipline or equivalent military training / work experience.

Experience and/or Training:

• Demonstrated expertise in performing electro\mechanical\fluidic circuit troubleshooting, repair, preventative maintenance, and equipment modification.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks and required documentation; demonstrate solid work performance in an environment requiring high level of attention to detail and timeliness.
• Ability to define, initiate, manage, and execute on projects to improve tool function and metrics. The ability to work in a cross-functional team environment, prioritize tasks, and plan for maintenance is essential.
• Use hand tools including wrenches, calipers, voltage/current meters, oscilloscopes and other various equipment technology specific tooling.

Technology/Equipment: Competent with Windows OS interfaces, MS office suite.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts.
• Ability to work with and around chemicals.
• Wear complete fab attire for an entire shift and meet all safety and cleanroom requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience and/or Training:

• A strong understanding and working knowledge of the following equipment is also needed: pneumatic/hydraulic pump systems, multi axis servo systems, vision components, chillers & cooling systems.
• Semiconductor industry experience.
• Familiarity with Robotic / Automated handling systems & vacuum systems.

U.S. Person Required: SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applications must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.

The hourly range for this role is $29.11 - $43.67 per hour. 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].

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.