Principal Integration Engineer

SkyWater Technology, Inc.; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyWater Technology, Inc. in Bloomington, MN, is seeking a Principal Integration Engineer to lead development of novel technologies and move devices from concept to volume manufacturing.

You will own comprehensive wafer process flows, validate layouts with CAD, and partner with process/tool experts to design robust recipes and experiments. Experience in semiconductor fabrication and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Eng, Materials Science, Chemical Eng, Physics, or related discipline.
• US Citizenship required for government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive process flows for wafer manufacturing.
• Collaborate with CAD engineers to validate incoming layout files and construct frames with metrology boxes.
• Implement data collection schemes and formulate process recipes with experts.
• Design and conduct experiments to validate process recipes.
• Coordinate with failure analysis lab for cross-sectioning samples.
• Monitor customer material and address processing issues.
• Lead regular customer meetings and provide progress updates.
• Deliver process reviews to transition devices to full-scale production.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Oral and written communication

Strong organizational skills

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

B.S. in Materials Science

M.S. in Materials Science

Ph.D. in Materials Science

Job description

In the Advanced Technology Services (ATS) group at SkyWater, our team works hand in hand with customers to develop a wide range of exciting new, novel, and fully customized technologies - including superconducting ICs, quantum computing devices, carbon nanotube devices, MEMs, Bio sensors, DNA sequencing devices, Si photonics, and III-V devices.

Join our dynamic team at a Principal Integration Engineer to lead the development of new, novel technologies and leverage the advanced capabilities of our semiconductor fab to enable our customers to progress from idea/proof of concept through product qualification and transfer to volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive process flows for wafer manufacturing, ensuring seamless execution.
• Collaborate with CAD engineers to validate incoming layout files, constructing frames with essential metrology boxes and electrical test structures.
• Implement data collection schemes and collaborate with process and tool experts to formulate effective process recipes.
• Design and conduct experiments to validate and optimize process recipes.
• Liaise with the failure analysis lab to submit samples for cross-sectioning, contributing to continuous improvement.
• Monitor customer material and proactively address processing issues, ensuring a smooth workflow.
• Conduct regular meetings with customers, providing updates on project progress as materials move through the production line.
• Deliver process reviews with the goal of transitioning the device to full-scale production.

Required Qualifications:

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Eng, Materials Science, Chemical Eng, Physics, or related discipline
• BS and 12 years or MS and 8 years or PhD and 5 years of engineering experience in a semiconductor fab or lab environment.
• Basic knowledge of semiconductor fabrication and equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a large cross-functional program environment.
• US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in a related field.
• Research experience in materials used in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Exposure to various aspects of semiconductor manufacturing processes.