Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technician - Etch

SkyWater Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Life insurance

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

On-site cafeteria

Fitness facility

Self-serve market

Job summary

SkyWater Technology in Texas is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician to provide advanced technical support, lead maintenance efforts, and mentor junior technicians in the Etch Department. You will develop maintenance plans and tackle complex troubleshooting to keep critical semiconductor equipment running at peak performance.

This senior role offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to manufacturing of U.S.-made semiconductors, with competitive pay and

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in engineering or electronics and 5–10 years of related experience.
• Ability to train and mentor junior technicians.
• General area knowledge in semiconductor equipment maintenance.
• Equivalent experience of 5–7 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced-level technical support for equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Train junior technicians on PMs and complex troubleshooting.
• Develop and implement maintenance plans for multiple toolsets.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues with complex methods and team support.
• Contribute technical expertise to equipment projects.

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting

Mentoring junior technicians

Equipment maintenance

Education

Two-year degree in engineering or electronics

Equivalent experience 5–10 years

Tools

Etch Department equipment knowledge

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!

Primary Objective.

The Equipment Maintenance Technician is a senior technical position responsible for providing advanced-level technical support, training junior technicians, and developing complex troubleshooting skills. This role will work under the guidance of principal technicians and engineers to develop their technical and leadership skills.

Shift

Shift: B Shift- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday in week one, and Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Saturday in week two, from 6:55pm - 7:10am. This role offers a 15% differential.

Tool Area: Etch Department

Major Areas of Accountability

• Provide advanced-level technical support for equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Have advanced knowledge and experience on one main platform in the Thin Films area.
• Train junior technicians on advanced level PMs and complex troubleshooting methodologies.
• Develop and implement maintenance plans for multiple toolsets.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues using complex troubleshooting and junior technician assistance.
• Participate in equipment projects and provide technical expertise.
• Entry level leadership skills for the Maintenance group lead role.

Required Qualifications

• Two-year degree in engineering, electronics, or equivalent experience (5-10 years).
• Intermediate training with junior technicians.
• General area knowledge.
• Equivalent experience of 5-7 years.
• Ability to train and mentor junior technicians.

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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