Process Integration Senior Staff Engineer

SkyWater Technology; Bloomington, Christiansted (IN, MN, United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology company as a Process Integration Sr Staff Engineer, where you will be pivotal in developing advanced silicon designs for various cutting-edge applications. This role involves collaboration across multiple disciplines, ensuring the successful transition of projects from concept to full-scale production. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in semiconductor fabrication and excellent communication skills, thriving in a dynamic, cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in semiconductor fab or lab environment with a BS.
• 3 years experience with an MS or 0-3 years with a PhD.

Responsibilities

• Develop process flows for wafer manufacturing.
• Collaborate with CAD engineers on layout validation.
• Monitor customer material and address processing issues.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

BS in Electrical Eng

MS in Materials Science

PhD in Chemical Eng

Job description

Join our dynamic team at SkyWater Technology as a Process Integration Sr Staff Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in bringing cutting-edge eight-inch Silicon designs to life. In this role, you will work on diverse projects, including superconducting ICs, quantum computing devices, carbon nanotube devices, MEMs, Bio sensors, DNA sequencing devices, Si photonics, and III-V devices.

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 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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