Senior Metals Process Technician

SkyWater Technology; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 38,407 - 57,611; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Life insurance

On-site fitness facility

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Job summary

SkyWater Technology is seeking a Process Technician Senior in Bloomington, MN. This role involves supporting production tools, executing engineering experiments, and troubleshooting material issues in a fast-paced semiconductor foundry environment.

Qualified candidates must have at least 4 years of experience as a technician or 2 years with an AAS degree and be able to work B Shift. Significant benefits include a competitive hourly wage, employee financial benefits, and a comprehensive health package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a production technician.
• Ability to work B Shift (Sun‑Tue + every other Wed, 6:00 PM–6:15 AM).
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing principles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support production tools to maintain productivity during shifts.
• Execute engineering experiments and recovery plans as assigned.
• Troubleshoot and resolve non-conforming material issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Positive interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AAS degree (preferred)

Tools

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Job description

Join a team that supports real semiconductor development work in a fast-paced foundry environment. In this role, you will help execute engineering experiments, troubleshoot material issues, and support technology development programs.

What you'll do as a Process Technician Senior in Metals:

• Support production tools: ensure tools in area are productive on assigned shift, eliminate barriers for product by removing obstacles using defined procedures, and act on statistical process control (SPC) data to ensure product conformance within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Execute engineering experiments and recovery plans: run standard and advanced experiments as assigned through our work management system, ensure recovery plans outlined by engineering are executed on your shift, and gather and report data as required.
• 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 minimize delays.
• Build broad fab expertise: develop proficiency across dozens of semiconductor toolsets and gain cross-functional exposure to major process areas including Thin Films, Pre-Clean, Implant and RTP.
• 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 engineering and development priorities.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work B Shift (Sun‑Tue + every other Wed, 6:00 PM–6:15 AM).
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a production technician with High School Diploma (or equivalent) or 2 years with an AAS degree.
• Attention to detail and quality mindset.
• Knowledge of SPC is preferred.
• Ability to multitask.
• Positive interpersonal skills, highly energetic and self‑motivated.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with others.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Motivated with desire to advance in the company.
• Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing principles is preferred.
• U.S. Citizen Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some coursework in OR a recent engineering graduate (BS) with coursework or internships related to semiconductors, materials, physics, or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience writing or updating engineering specs, RSC documents, or work instructions.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) or basic data analysis.
• Experience in Implant, Diffusion, Metals and/or RTA preferred.

The hourly range for this role is $27.88 - $41.82 per hour. (This role also offers a shift differential of 10%). Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.

SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well as other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance, and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.

Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self‑serve market.

SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952‑851‑5200 or [e-mail].

EOE, including disability/vets