Process Development Engineer

SkyWater Technology; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical benefits

On-site fitness facility

On-site self-serve market

Job summary

SkyWater Technology in Florida is seeking a Process Development Engineer for the Advanced Packaging Lamination area. You will own, develop, and optimize Lamination processes, working with foundry customers and internal teams to deliver manufacturable, robust flows.

Strong emphasis on DOE, SPC, Six Sigma, and data-driven improvements, with opportunities to grow toward Project Management and impact MEMS/Photonic/backend-of-line device integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM preferred; equivalent technical experience considered.
• 0-2 years of hands-on fab processing tool experience in semiconductor/packaging.
• MEMS/Photonic devices or backend-of-line knowledge a plus.
• Strong DOE, SPC, and Six Sigma concepts application.
• Project management skills or training beneficial.
• Clear, data-driven problem solving with strong communication.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead new process development, transfer, and integration in Lamination within manufacturing.
• Develop, optimize, and integrate manufacturable Lamination recipes for foundry customers.
• Provide technical ownership for the Lamination module, including stability and yield.
• Support process integration for advanced packaging, MEMS, Photonic, or backend-of-line flows.
• Utilize metrology/characterization tools to evaluate conditions and drive improvements.
• Investigate and implement process-flow changes to improve device performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with process and equipment engineers to identify marginalities and corrective actions.
• Monitor inline and end-of-line SPC charts and drive data-based corrective actions.
• Support improvement of electrical test parametrics through process modifications.
• Growth toward Project Management responsibilities.

Skills

DOE / DOE methods

SPC principles

Six Sigma concepts

Project management

Data-driven problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM

Tools

DOE software tools

Statistical tools (Minitab/JMP)

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!

Position Summary

We are looking for a hardworking, and passionate Process Development Engineer for our Florida Advanced Packaging site. This role will focus on owning and developing the Lamination area within our Advanced Packaging product line. Candidates with experience in semiconductor manufacturing, backendofline processing, or advanced packaging are well suited. In this role, you will lead, develop, and improve integrated process flows and collaborate closely with foundry customers, colleagues, and management. Strong communication skills are essential.

Major Area of Accountability

• Lead new process development, transfer, and integration activities in a manufacturing environment related to Lamination processes.
• Develop, optimize, and integrate robust manufacturable process recipes for Foundry customers in the Lamination area.
• Provide technical ownership for the assigned module, including process stability, tool performance, defectivity, consumables evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Support process integration for advanced packaging, MEMS, Photonic, or backendofline device flows.
• Utilize metrology and characterization tools to evaluate process conditions and drive improvements.
• Investigate and implement integration or processflow changes to improve device performance, reliability, and yield.
• Work with process and equipment engineers to identify processing marginalities and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor inline and endofline SPC charts for trends/excursions and drive databased corrective actions.
• Support improvement of electrical test parametrics through process/integration modifications.
• Opportunity to grow toward Project Management responsibilities, integrating customer device or process requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Percentages of time spent on specific job duties may vary.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another STEM discipline preferred; equivalent technical experience considered.

Experience and Skills

• 0-2 years of handson experience with fab processing tools in at least one semiconductor or advanced packaging process area.
• Knowledge of MEMS/Photonic devices or backendofline integration is a plus.
• Strong understanding of DOE, SPC, and 6sigma concepts and their application.
• Project management skills or formal training are beneficial.
• Clear, datadriven problemsolving capability with strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in crossfunctional teams.

US Citizenship Required

This position will require holding or the ability to obtain a government security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

The annual salary range for this role is $69,040 - $103,560. 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 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.
• 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