Process Development Engineer - Next-Gen Semiconductors

SkyWater Technology; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 95,200 - 142,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Life insurance

Stock purchase plan (discounted)

On-site fitness facility

On-site self‑serve market

Medical, dental, vision benefits from

Job summary

SkyWater Technology in Bloomington, MN, seeks a Process Development Staff Engineer to lead development of new technologies for wafer manufacturing and to drive transition to volume production.

You will work with advanced technologies and customer programs, developing process flows, recipes, and experiments to validate and optimize semiconductor processes, with a focus on cross‑functional collaboration and program management.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Eng, Materials Science, Chemical Eng, Physics, or related discipline.
• BS and 5 years or MS and 3 years or PhD and 0‑3 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.

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.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Exceptional communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Ability to thrive in large program

Basic semiconductor fabrication know‑h

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Eng, Materials Science, Chemical Eng, Physics

Job description

SkyWater Technology in Bloomington, MN, seeks a Process Development Staff Engineer to lead development of new technologies for wafer manufacturing and to drive transition to volume production.

You will work with advanced technologies and customer programs, developing process flows, recipes, and experiments to validate and optimize semiconductor processes, with a focus on cross‑functional collaboration and program management.