Photolithography Process Engineer - Sr. Staff

SkyWater Technology, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 118,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Life insurance

Stock purchase plan (discounted)

Job summary

SkyWater Technology, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Photolithography Process Engineer in Austin, TX to lead development and sustain high-volume manufacturing, focusing on DUV and ArF processes with stringent CD control.

You will troubleshoot line issues, optimize resolution and margins, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to transfer technology nodes in a fast-paced fab environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of photolithography foundry experience in semiconductor industry.
• Education: B.S./M.S. in relevant fields (Chemical/Electrical/Materials/Physics).
• Experience with TEL/ASML tools and resist processes.
• Experience with overlay on advanced metrology tools.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting: Resolve complex line issues, excursion root causes, and equipment constraints using SPC.
• Optimization: Enhance resolution, overlay accuracy, CD control, and focus-exposure margins.
• Process Development: Design, execute, and analyze photolithography processes (DUV, ArF, Dry) to improve yield and device performance.
• Mentorship: Guide junior engineers, technicians, and process operators on safety, SOPs, and lithography strategies.
• Collaboration: Partner with integration, etch, and mask design teams for seamless technology node transfers.

Skills

Photolithography

Process characterization

SPC

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Yield optimization

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics

Tools

TEL tracks

ASML Steppers & Scanners

NANOSEM & HITACHI SEMs

Job description

Photolithography Process Engineer - Sr. Staff

5204 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78741, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 13, 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:

SkyWater Technology is seeking a Sr. Photolithography Process Engineer with 7+ years of experience in development and sustaining high‑volume manufacturing environments, leading process characterization and development initiatives, and driving collaboration across cross‑functional fab teams.

Major Area of Accountability:

• Troubleshooting: Resolve complex line issues, excursion root causes, and equipment constraints using statistical process control (SPC).
• Optimization: Enhance resolution, overlay accuracy, critical dimension (CD) control, and focus-exposure margins.
• Process Development: Design, execute, and analyze photolithography processes (DUV, ArF, Dry) to improve yield and device performance
• Mentorship: Guide junior engineers, technicians, and process operators on safety, standard operating procedures, and advanced litho strategies.
• Collaboration: Partner with integration, etch, and mask design teams for seamless technology node transfers.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: B.S., M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related fields.
• Years of Experience: 7+ years of Photolithgraphy foundry experience in semiconductor industry.
• Tools: Experience optimizing process on TEL tracks and ASML Steppers & Scanners (I Line, KrF, & dry ArF).
• Chemicals: Experience setting up and optimizing Resist process with & without TARCs or BARCs on existing fab tool.
• Metrology: Experience with Overlay on ARCHER tools and CD job writing on NANOSEM & HITACHI SEMs

The annual salary range for this role is $117,680 - $176,520. 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].

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.

5204 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78741, USA