Senior Process Technician - Fab Etch POH

SkyWater Technology Foundry; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyWater Technology Foundry in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Process Technician for Thin Films (Fab 25). This role supports daily Thin Films–Etch production operations, with hands-on problem solving, equipment monitoring, and collaboration across operations, engineering, and maintenance.

The ideal candidate has strong SPC experience, an AA degree or technical certificate, and at least 5 years of semiconductor manufacturing; expects a shift-based schedule in a fast-paced environment.

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

Teamwork

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

AA degree or technical certificate

Tools

Novellus

INOVA

Endura

P5000

Producer platforms

Job description

Senior Process Technician – Thin Films (Fab 25, Shift Position)

Location: Austin, Texas

Department: Films-Etch Operations

Shift: C Shift: Thursday through Saturday in week one, and Wednesday through Saturdayin week two, from 6:55AM - 7:10PM.

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.