Process Technician

SkyWater Technology, Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Life insurance

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

On-site cafeteria

Fitness facility

Job summary

SkyWater Technology, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a Process Technician for the Probe Card Group in Test25 to support daily production operations.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in semiconductor manufacturing, strong SPC skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across operations, engineering and maintenance teams. The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, equipment monitoring, and process support to maintain output targets.

Qualifications

• AA degree or technical certificate or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of directly related semiconductor manufacturing experience.
• Ability to interpret, follow, and adhere to company specifications and standard practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills including communication, teamwork, leadership, and effective problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Address particle and thickness failures on production and qualification wafers.
• Assist operators with issues impacting production flow (test wafers, quals, etc.).
• Provide and receive daily area status updates during shift change.
• Support equipment maintenance in identifying and resolving process-related issues.
• Partner with process engineers on projects and improvement initiatives.
• Analyze inline process data (thickness, particle counts) and define action plans for equipment recovery.
• Run production tools as needed to maintain output targets.

Skills

SPC

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

AA degree / technical certificate

Tools

Process monitoring equipment

Job description

5204 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78741, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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!

Process Technician – Probe Card Group in Test25

Department: Probe Card Group in Test25

Overview

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Process Technician to support daily production operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical experience, proficiency in SPC, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This role involves hands‑on problem‑solving, equipment monitoring, process support, and communication across operations, engineering, and maintenance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Address particle and thickness failures on production and qualification wafers
• Assist operators with issues impacting production flow (test wafers, quals, etc.)
• Provide and receive daily area status updates during shift change
• Support equipment maintenance in identifying and resolving process‑related issues
• Partner with process engineers on projects and improvement initiatives
• Analyze inline process data (thickness, particle counts) and define action plans for equipment recovery
• Run production tools as needed to maintain output targets

Required Qualifications

• AA degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years of directly related semiconductor manufacturing experience
• Ability to interpret, follow, and adhere to company specifications and standard practices
• Ability to receive and deliver complex written and verbal instructions
• Strong interpersonal skills including communication, teamwork, leadership, and effective problem‑solving
• Proven reliability, flexibility, and adaptability in a fast‑paced production environment
• Capability to recommend potential spec changes or process improvements to module owners

SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well as other employee financial benefits, including a 401 (k) match and life insurance.

Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. 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 cafeteria, fitness facility, and 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].

We will never ask applicants to pay fees, purchase equipment or gift cards, or provide financial information before a formal offer of employment has been accepted. If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent our company, please verify its authenticity by contacting our recruitment team at [e-mail] before responding.

5204 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78741, USA