Senior Diffusion Process Engineer & R&D Leader

SkyWater Technology; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 114,320 - 171,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Stock purchase program

Life insurance

On-site fitness facility

On-site market

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

SkyWater Technology seeks a Development Diffusion Sr Staff Engineer to lead the development of 200mm diffusion processes in a high-customization environment. You will characterize processes, ensure manufacturability and reliability, and work with internal customers to accelerate learning in new generation processes.

The role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on data analysis, and collaboration with diverse teams to deliver high-quality results and meet customer specifications.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or related field.
• 5+ years with BS, 5–8 years with MS, 3+ years with PhD in semiconductor industry.
• 5+ years with LPCVD and Diffusion processes or equivalent.
• Gate stack development using wet/dry gate oxides, nitridation and polysilicon techniques.
• Material characterization techniques: ellipsometry, dielectric tools, or SIMS.
• Knowledge of DOE, SPC, and Six Sigma concepts.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• U.S. Person required under ITAR.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of robust manufacturable processes for Diffusion and LPCVD.
• Perform experiments and data analysis to qualify process changes.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor the Diffusion team.
• Qualify and document processes for new equipment.
• Collaborate across functions to solve complex manufacturing problems.
• Drive continuous improvement of process capability and controls.
• Manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.

Skills

Gate stack development

DOE / SPC / Six Sigma

Process characterization

Project management

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS in engineering or sciences

PhD in related field

Tools

JMP

SIMS

Ellipsometry

Dielectric characterization tools

Job description

SkyWater Technology seeks a Development Diffusion Sr Staff Engineer to lead the development of 200mm diffusion processes in a high-customization environment. You will characterize processes, ensure manufacturability and reliability, and work with internal customers to accelerate learning in new generation processes.

The role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on data analysis, and collaboration with diverse teams to deliver high-quality results and meet customer specifications.