Semiconductor Development Technician: R&D & Experiments

SkyWater Technology; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical benefits from day one

On-site fitness facility

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

SkyWater Technology is seeking a Development Engineering Technician to join our Minnesota headquarters team. You will help execute engineering experiments, troubleshoot material issues, and support technology development programs that directly impact customer and internal R&D success.

You will gain broad exposure to over 100 semiconductor toolsets across Photolithography, Diffusion, Etch, Thin Films, CMP, and Implant/RTA, building a strong technical foundation early in your career.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of technician experience in a semiconductor fab or similar cleanroom/manufacturing environment OR 2 year associate college degree.
• Basic understanding of semiconductor processing in Photolithography, Diffusion, Etch, Thin Films, CMP, Implant/RTA.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to work C Shift (Thu-Sat + every other Wed, 6:00 AM-6:15 PM).
• U.S. Citizenship Required for government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support development work in real time - Communicate with Development Engineers during days and weekends when ATS material requires attention, helping keep experiments and development activities on schedule.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues - Assist with the evaluation and disposition of non-conforming material in partnership with engineering teams to maintain development flow and minimize delays.
• Execute engineering experiments - Run standard and advanced experiments through the ATS Technician Request system. Your work will directly support technology validation, process learning, and customer development programs.
• Build broad fab expertise - Develop proficiency across more than 100 semiconductor toolsets and gain cross-functional exposure to major process areas including Photolithography, Etch, Thin Films, CMP, Implant/RTA, and more.
• Create and improve technical documentation - Draft and refine work instructions, process flows, and metrology recipes to improve repeatability, execution quality, and overall experimental success.
• Drive continuous improvement - Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance process quality in collaboration with operations and engineering teams.
• Grow your independence - Take on increasing responsibility and perform tasks with greater autonomy as your technical knowledge and confidence develop.
• Support team objectives - Perform other duties as needed to support ATS engineering and development priorities.

Skills

Semiconductor fab experience

Microsoft Office

Shift availability

Education

Associate degree

STEM AS/AA preferred

Tools

Photolithography tools

Etch tools

CMP equipment

Job description

SkyWater Technology is seeking a Development Engineering Technician to join our Minnesota headquarters team. You will help execute engineering experiments, troubleshoot material issues, and support technology development programs that directly impact customer and internal R&D success.

You will gain broad exposure to over 100 semiconductor toolsets across Photolithography, Diffusion, Etch, Thin Films, CMP, and Implant/RTA, building a strong technical foundation early in your career.