Senior CMP Equipment Technician - Maintenance Leader

SkyWater Technology, Inc.; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

On-site fitness facility

On-site self-serve market

Job summary

SkyWater Technology, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Senior Equipment Maintenance Technician to lead PM on CMP modules, troubleshoot complex subsystems, and mentor junior technicians in a high-tech cleanroom environment.

You will coordinate with engineering and R&D teams to maximize tool uptime and drive MTBF improvements. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in semiconductor equipment maintenance, strong electro-mechanical skills, and proficiency with AMAT CMP platforms, diagnostics, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on equipment maintenance in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical, fluidic, and pneumatic subsystems.
• Lead preventive maintenance and mentor junior technicians.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduled preventive maintenance and rapid-response corrective maintenance on CMP polishers, post-CMP cleaners, and slurry delivery loops.
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical, pneumatic, and fluidic subsystems to root cause using schematics, wiring diagrams, diagnostic meters, and oscilloscopes.
• Dismantle, overhaul, calibrate, and reassemble critical sub-assemblies (e.g., polish heads, conditioner arms, platen drives, chemical delivery valves).
• Support engineering CIP projects, tool mods, and process qualification runs.
• Safely handle hazardous production materials following fab safety protocols.
• Maintain tool logs, shift handoffs, and CMMS records.
• Partner with vendors and field service for escalations and retrofits.
• Champion 5S+ and contamination control standards.

Skills

Electro-mechanical

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Preventive maintenance

Calibration

Technical documentation

Windows/MS Office

English communication

Education

Associate of Science / 2-Year Technical Degree

Tools

Applied Materials CMP platforms (AMAT Mirra/Mirra Mesa/Desica)

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

SkyWater Technology, Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a Senior Equipment Maintenance Technician to lead PM on CMP modules, troubleshoot complex subsystems, and mentor junior technicians in a high-tech cleanroom environment.

You will coordinate with engineering and R&D teams to maximize tool uptime and drive MTBF improvements. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in semiconductor equipment maintenance, strong electro-mechanical skills, and proficiency with AMAT CMP platforms, diagnostics, and MS Office.