Senior Dry Etch Process Engineer — 24/7 Operations

SkyWater Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 142,560 - 213,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit eligibility day one

Medical

Dental

On-site fitness facility

Stock purchase at discounted rate

401k match

Job summary

SkyWater Technology is expanding its Austin manufacturing footprint and seeks a Principal Process Engineer - Etch to lead process development and sustainment, drive tool performance, and improve yield in a high-volume fab.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with operations and maintenance, and implement DOE-based optimization and robust process control to advance onshore semiconductor capabilities.

Qualifications

• BS degree in STEM field.
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and root-cause problem solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret process data, equipment chamber profiles, and etch documentation to identify trends and drive corrective actions.
• Experience with DOE, process window optimization, and use of statistical tools to validate changes.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with strong data analysis, pivot tables, and charting.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on in the fab alongside Process/Equipment Technicians and Engineers to troubleshoot and resolve process excursions, chamber-specific issues, and product-related abnormalities.
• Drive continuous improvements in process stability, repeatability, yield, and defect performance.
• Develop, implement, and sustain robust process control strategies, including DOE-based optimization, chamber matching, and advanced SPC and FDC methodologies.
• Support 24/7 production operations by responding quickly and effectively to process issues, coordinating closely with Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Operations teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

DOE

Statistical tools

MS Office

Education

BS in STEM field

Tools

Mattson & Gasonics plasma strippers

TEL etchers

AMAT etchers

LAM etchers

SEZ DaVinci

Job description

SkyWater Technology is expanding its Austin manufacturing footprint and seeks a Principal Process Engineer - Etch to lead process development and sustainment, drive tool performance, and improve yield in a high-volume fab.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with operations and maintenance, and implement DOE-based optimization and robust process control to advance onshore semiconductor capabilities.