Integration Manager

SkyWater Technology; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 136,960 - 205,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Life insurance

Stock purchase plan

On-site fitness facility

On-site market

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

SkyWater Technology in Bloomington, MN seeks a ROIC Integration Team Manager to lead the Platform Integration group. You will guide engineering efforts for 90nm ROIC fabrication, work with executives and customers, and shape technology strategy.

The role demands 7–12 years (MS/BS) or 5 years (PhD) in engineering, strong CMOS/fabrication know-how, and proven leadership. Excellent communication and data analysis are essential to drive program success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's & Master's in an Engineering discipline, or PhD in Electrical, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics or related field.
• Minimum 7–12 years of experience (Bachelors & Masters) or 5 years (PhD)
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor process/fabrication
• Demonstrated experience leading an engineering team
• Ability to clearly communicate technical data to Executive Leadership in a customer-facing role
• Ability to extract, organize and analyze data (electrical and physical)
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis tools, DOEs, and SPC
• Self-motivated with a drive to solve problems
• US Citizenship required: ability to obtain a US government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead an engineering team responsible for development, qualification and control of fabrication process flows for the 90nm ROIC platform.
• Contribute to long-term strategy decisions on process variants and features.
• Coordinate Process Integration activity for customer-funded programs.
• Drive qualification milestones for process integration improvements.
• Organize technical content for Quarterly Business Reviews with SkyWater Executives and Customer Reps
• Lead cross-functional taskforce meetings to resolve technology issues.
• Manage engineering resources and project budgets
• Define roles, measure performance and submit annual appraisals for direct reports.
• Mentor employees and establish a talent pipeline.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Data analysis

Executive communication

DOE/SPC/statistical methods

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's & Master's in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

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!

SkyWater Technology is searching for a ROIC Integration Team Manager for our Bloomington, MN site. This role reports into the Director of Platform Integration and leads one branch of our Platform Technology Service. To be successful, this individual should have some prior experience that spans technical, strategic and customer‑facing roles.

Responsibilities:

• Lead an engineering team responsible for the development, qualification and control of fabrication process flows used to support our 90nm ROIC (Read Out IC's) platform for image sensor systems.
• Contribute to long‑term strategy decisions that shape the list of process variants and optional features offered in our technology portfolio.
• Coordinate the Process Integration activity in support of customer funded programs.
• Actively drive the qualification milestones for process integration improvements.
• Organize technical content for Quarterly Business Reviews with Skywater Executives and Customer Reps
• Lead cross‑functional taskforce meetings to resolve technology issues.
• Manage engineering resources and project budgets
• Define roles and responsibilities, measure performance against goals and submit year end performance appraisals for each direct report.
• Mentor employees, foster professional development and establish a talent pipeline.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors & Masters in an Engineering discipline, or PhD in in Electrical, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum 7-12 years of experience (Bachelors & Masters) or 5 years (PhD)
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor process/fabrication
• Demonstrated experience leading an engineering team
• Able to clearly communicate technical data and results to Executive Leadership in a Customer facing role
• Ability to extract, organize and analyze data (both electrical and physical)
• Working Knowledge of statistical analysis tools, DOEs, and SPC
• Self‑motivated with a drive to solve problems
• US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of, or ability to obtain, a US government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience with CMOS logic and analog devices
• Background in device characterization and modeling
• PhD in an Engineering discipline.
• Project Management certification

The annual salary range for this role is $136,960 - $205,440. 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 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 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

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