Senior Staff Technician Maintenance Mechanic - Fab Facilities FM

SkyWater Technology, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyWater Technology, Inc. in Austin, TX invites a Senior Staff Technician Maintenance Mechanic to join Fab Facilities FM. This role focuses on hands-on maintenance in a fast-paced semiconductor fab, driving equipment reliability and uptime in the Texas campus.

You will interface with customers, plan and execute both planned and unplanned tasks, and manage parts, materials, and tool inventories. The ideal candidate has 10 years of semiconductor maintenance experience, 3–5 years coordinating a

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• 10 years of semiconductor maintenance experience.
• 3–5 years coordinating a maintenance team.
• Familiarity with clean room requirements and protocols.
• Hands-on experience in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry or TIG welding.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and/or unscheduled maintenance as part of the Facilities Trouble Call Team.
• Interface with customers for maintenance and repairs in a large semiconductor fabrication facility.
• Plan and complete planned and unplanned tasks efficiently.
• Order, receive and track materials and equipment to support upcoming maintenance projects.
• Work within defined technical processes and procedures.

Skills

Plumbing

HVAC

Electrical

Carpentry

TIG welding

Troubleshooting

Communication

Detail oriented

MS Office

Ordering materials

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Senior Staff Technician Maintenance Mechanic - Fab Facilities FM

Austin, TX, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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!

We are looking for a multi- talented Senior Staff Technician Maintenance Mechanic - Fab Facilities FM for our Austin, TX, Fab 25 location.

Applicants must have direct experience performing maintenance in a fast paced, semiconductor manufacturing environment.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Perform routine and or unscheduled maintenance as part of the fast paced, day-to-day operations of the Facilities Trouble Call Team.
• Professionally interface with customers for maintenance and repairs covering a variety of tasks in support of a large semiconductor fabrication facility.
• Plan and complete tasks, both planned and unplanned as they arise in the most efficient manner.
• Order, receive and track materials and equipment as needed to support upcoming maintenance projects
• Work within defined technical processes and procedures

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• 10 years of semiconductor maintenance experience
• 3-5 years experiencecoordinating a maintenance team.
• Familiarity with clean room requirements and protocols
• Familiarity with high purity materials and fabrication methods
• Hands on experience in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry and/ or TIG welding.
• Mechanically inclined, ability to troubleshoot equipment, excellent communication skills and follow- up, attention to detail, collaborative, organized, sense of urgency.
• Able to learn and use software to order materials and equipment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Requirements

• Lifting 50 lbs.
• Bending and reaching
• Climbing ladders
• Walking throughout shift

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 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 cafeteria, fitness facility, and 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].

We will never ask applicants to pay fees, purchase equipment or gift cards, or provide financial information before a formal offer of employment has been accepted. If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent our company, please verify its authenticity by contacting our recruitment team at [e-mail] before responding.