Senior Manager, Thin Films & CMP Fab Operations

SkyWater Technology, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plans

401(k) match

Life insurance

Comprehensive benefits

On-site cafeteria

Fitness facility

Job summary

SkyWater Technology, Inc. in Austin, TX, seeks a Senior Manager for Thin Films and CMP Engineering to lead 200 mm high-volume fab operations, delivering stability, cost reduction, tool productivity and yield gains on mature nodes.

You will manage a 24/7 engineering team, support NPD with design/integration, own lithography processes, control plans, and drive continuous improvement using SPC, DOE, FMEA and 8D methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field (advanced degree a plus).
• 8+ years of semiconductor manufacturing experience, preferably in 150 mm/200 mm fabs.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a production environment with a proven track record of performance management.
• Strong background in Thin Films and CMP for mature technology nodes.
• Expertise with Thin Films and CMP processes, metrology, and control.
• Experience with SPC, DOE, FMEA, and yield improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive accountability in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong focus on operational excellence, tool utilization, and cycle time reduction.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing production demands while maintaining a results-oriented focus.
• Effective cross-functional communication with manufacturing, integration, and maintenance teams.
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on measurable yield, cost, and throughput.
• 8D and structured problem-solving mentality.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of ThinFilms/CMP engineers supporting 24/7 fab operations and development.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) by partnering with design and integration teams to develop and stabilize new lithography layers and processes.
• Own and drive results for lithography processes on mature nodes, ensuring high uptime, repeatability, and yield performance against strict production KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect density reduction, overlay control, and CD uniformity.
• Utilize structured problem-solving to contain and address process issues, ensuring timely resolution and sustained results.
• Oversee process control systems, including SPC, FDC, and other control strategies.
• Maintain and improve process documentation, recipes, and control plans.
• Support technology transfers, customer qualifications, and process improvements, taking ownership of project timelines and deliverables.

Job description

SkyWater Technology, Inc. in Austin, TX, seeks a Senior Manager for Thin Films and CMP Engineering to lead 200 mm high-volume fab operations, delivering stability, cost reduction, tool productivity and yield gains on mature nodes.

You will manage a 24/7 engineering team, support NPD with design/integration, own lithography processes, control plans, and drive continuous improvement using SPC, DOE, FMEA and 8D methods.