Process Technician

SkyWater Technology Inc.; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in semiconductor manufacturing seeks process technicians to assist with wafer disposition and reticle logistics. This role is essential for driving continuous improvement and facilitating logistics to support advanced products. Join a forward-thinking company that values integrity and collaboration, and be part of a team that is dedicated to improving lives through innovative technology. With a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits, this is an opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the semiconductor industry.

Benefits

401k Match

Life Insurance

Discounted Stock Purchase

On-site Fitness Facility

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Dental and Vision Coverage

Short- and Long-term Disability

Paid Holidays

On-site Market

Qualifications

• Experience in Photolithography and reticle handling procedures.
• Strong mathematical background and clean room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement of reticle management practices.
• Facilitate reticle logistics to support products.
• Work with minimal supervision to serve factory needs.

Skills

Mathematical Skills

Clean Room Experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

2401 E 86th St, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, May 8, 2025 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 or Florida 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: Our process technicians assist with wafer disposition, machine adjustments, process adjustments, reticle maintenance, and some independent projects. The primary responsibility for this position is reticle logistics.

Responsibilities:

• Drive continuous improvement of reticle management practices.
• Facilitate reticle logistics to support WS and ATS products.
• Assemble unused reticles for shipment to customer if no longer running in the fab.
• Complete documentation for new reticles entering circulation.
• Work with minimal supervision, balancing competing priorities, to serve the needs of the factory.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clean Room Experience
• Experience in Photolithography area and familiar with reticle handling procedures.
• Strong mathematical background.

U.S. Person Required: SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applications must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.

The hourly range for this role is $21.54 - $32.88 per hour. 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 an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer 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.

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 fitness facility, an on-site, self-serve market.

SkyWater is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, medical conditions, family care or medical leave status, military service or status as a Protected Veteran, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). SkyWater complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning EEO/AA employment. SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed 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]

2401 E 86th St, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA