Principal Equipment Maintenance Technician - Etch

SkyWater Technology, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyWater Technology, Inc. is seeking a Principal Technician to provide expert technical support, train junior technicians, and develop advanced troubleshooting skills. You will work under engineers and management to grow technical and leadership capabilities.

The role involves a 12-hour compressed day shift and responsibilities across multiple Etch platforms, including maintenance planning and mentoring apprentices.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in engineering, electronics, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years related work experience with hands-on equipment maintenance.
• Strong complex troubleshooting skills across multiple Etch platforms.
• Ability to train and mentor junior technicians and apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level technical support for equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Train junior technicians on complex troubleshooting.
• Develop and implement maintenance plans for multiple toolsets.
• Mentor apprentice technicians and participate in area projects.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues with senior oversight.

Skills

Complex troubleshooting

Etch platform mastery

Training junior technicians

Maintenance planning

Mentoring apprentices

Education

Two-year degree in engineering/electronics

Tools

LAM Alliance

LAM 2300 Exelan

TEL Unity M/ME

AMAT Centura DPS

Mattson Aspen II

Job description

Job Summary:

The Principal Technician is a senior technical position responsible for providing expert-level technical support, training junior technicians, and developing complex troubleshooting skills. The Principal Technician will work under the guidance of engineers and management to develop their technical and leadership skills.

Shift:

12 hour compressed shift- days

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Provide expert-level technical support for equipment maintenance and repairs.


• Have advanced knowledge and experience on two or more main platform in the Etch area such as: LAM Alliance, LAM 2300 Exelan, TEL Unity M/ME, AMAT Centura DPS Metal/Poly/SuperE, LAM DaVinci wet etch sinks, or Mattson Aspen II.


• Train junior technicians on complex troubleshooting.


• Has extensive knowledge on more than one primary station family in the Etch area.


• Develop and implement maintenance plans for multiple toolsets.


• Troubleshoot equipment issues using complex troubleshooting with junior technician assistance.


• Create and participate in area projects.


• Mentor apprentice technicians.

Required Qualifications:

• Two-year degree in engineering, electronics, or equivalent experience.


• 10+ years related work experience.


• Complex troubleshooting skills.


• Multiple platform mastery.


• Ability to train and mentor junior technicians and apprentice technicians.