Senior Process Technician

SkyWater Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Life insurance

On-site fitness facility

On-site self-serve market

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

SkyWater Technology in Austin, Texas invites applications for a Senior Process Technician - Thin Films. The role supports daily Thin Films‑Etch production operations, requiring strong SPC expertise, problem solving, and collaboration across operations, engineering, and maintenance teams.

Candidates should have 5+ years in semiconductor manufacturing, AA degree or equivalent, and be capable of interpreting complex instructions.

Qualifications

• AA degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of directly related semiconductor manufacturing experience.
• Strong proficiency with Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Ability to interpret, follow, and adhere to company specifications and standard practices.
• Ability to receive and deliver complex written and verbal instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills including communication, teamwork, leadership, and effective problem solving.
• Proven reliability, flexibility, and adaptability in a fast-paced production environment.
• Capability to recommend potential spec changes or process improvements to module owners.

Responsibilities

• Address particle and thickness failures on production and qualification wafers.
• Assist operators with issues impacting production flow (test wafers, quals, etc.).
• Provide and receive daily area status updates during shift change.
• Support equipment maintenance in identifying and resolving process related issues.
• Partner with process engineers on projects and improvement initiatives.
• Analyze inline process data (thickness, particle counts) and define action plans for equipment recovery.
• Run production tools as needed to maintain output targets.

Skills

SPC proficiency

Written & verbal instructions

Teamwork

Problem solving

Reliability & adaptability

Communication

Leadership

Education

AA degree or technical certificate

Tools

Novellus

INOVA

Endura

P5000

Producer platforms

Metro equipment

Job description

Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life‑saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location - employees join together to improve the world.

Explore what's possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning "science fiction" into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro‑mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.

Step into the future. SkyWater's values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees - and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.

Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!

Senior Process Technician - Thin Films

Location: Austin, Texas

Department: Films‑Etch Operations

B Shift: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday in week one, and Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Saturdayin week two, from 6:55PM - 7:10AM. This role offers a 15% premium.

Overview

Fab 25 is looking for a skilled and reliable Process Technician to support daily Thin Films‑Etch production operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical experience, proficiency in SPC, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This role involves hands on problem solving, equipment monitoring, process support, and communication across operations, engineering, and maintenance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Address particle and thickness failures on production and qualification wafers.
• Assist operators with issues impacting production flow (test wafers, quals, etc.).
• Provide and receive daily area status updates during shift change.
• Support equipment maintenance in identifying and resolving process related issues.
• Partner with process engineers on projects and improvement initiatives.
• Analyze inline process data (thickness, particle counts) and define action plans for equipment recovery.
• Run production tools as needed to maintain output targets.

Required Qualifications

• AA degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of directly related semiconductor manufacturing experience.
• Strong proficiency with Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Ability to interpret, follow, and adhere to company specifications and standard practices.
• Ability to receive and deliver complex written and verbal instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills including communication, teamwork, leadership, and effective problem solving.
• Proven reliability, flexibility, and adaptability in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Capability to recommend potential spec changes or process improvements to module owners.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in Thin Films Operations, or process related experience.
• Hands on experience with Novellus, INOVA, Endura, P5000, Producer platforms.
• Familiarity with Metro equipment and adjustments, SPC, OCAPs, and standard work.
• E3 experience a plus.

The hourly range for this role is $21.53 - $32.30 per hour. (This role also offers a shift premium of 15%). 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, and life insurance.

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

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