Sr. Equipment Engineer

SkyWater Technology, Inc.; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

On-site fitness facility

On-site self-serve market

Job summary

SkyWater Technology, Inc. is seeking a Senior Equipment Engineer in Kissimmee, FL. You will own key toolsets, troubleshoot complex issues across mechanics, electronics, and process, and collaborate with maintenance and process engineering to improve reliability and yields.

The role requires a BS in engineering and 1–3 years of experience, plus familiarity with high vacuum, toxic gas delivery, and SPC. Citizenship may be required for security clearance. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Education in engineering discipline as listed.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with high vacuum and toxic gas delivery systems.
• Structured problem solving, good communication, and teamwork.
• US Citizenship required for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for 200/300MM processing equipment.
• Drive root-cause analysis and implement permanent solutions.
• Lead continuous improvement to improve tool availability and yields.
• Execute tool start-up and upgrades to expand fab capability.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production, and development teams.

Skills

High Vacuum

Toxic Gas Delivery

SPC

Troubleshooting

Structured Problem-Solving

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Written & Verbal Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

Maintenance Mgmt Software

Job description

200 NeoCity Wy, Kissimmee, FL 34744, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 7, 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!

Position Summary:

As an Sr. Equipment Engineer you will own all assigned toolsets. The preferred candidate will have the ability to troubleshoot difficult and poorly defined problems in relation to the mechanics, electronics, and process using tool knowledge/experience, SPC, schematics, and other available resources. The candidate will have extensive collaboration with the area maintenance team and process engineering. Some collaboration will be with tool vendors, other area engineers/managers, procurement, and production.

Major Area of Accountability:

• Provide technical leadership and management of 200/300MM Semiconductor processing equipment in at least one of the following areas: Wet Etch /Wafer Clean, Electroplate (ECD), CMP (some areas may be combined).
• Work with process engineering and equipment maintenance technicians to drive root cause corrective actions of equipment failures, implement permanent solutions and eliminate chronic and long‑term down events.
• Lead continuous improvement teams to drive tool matching, availability, throughput improvements and reduce risk.
• Complete new tool start‑up and tool upgrades to increase fab capability, capacity, lower costs and improve yields.
• Work with minimal supervision, balancing competing priorities, to serve the needs of the Maintenance, Production, and Development organizations.
• Participate in cross‑functional teams that create efficiencies across all layers of the organization.
• The job also requires performing other duties as assigned. Percentages of time spent on job duties are estimates and may vary for each position.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:Bachelor of Science or in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering or Materials Science, Physics or other relevant Engineering discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience within respective area of expertise.
• Experience must include High Vacuum and Toxic Gas Delivery systems.
• Experience with application of structured problem‑solving methodology.
• Positive interpersonal skills, highly energetic and self‑motivated.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet requirements and deliver results.
• Ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously and shift priorities to meet business needs.
• US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Automated Fault Detection and Classification Systems (FDC).
• Strong background with utilizing SPC.
• High level of understanding of equipment component behavior.
• Experience Integrating Equipment Maintenance Management Software

The annual salary range for this role is $79,440 - $119,160. 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 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].

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.

200 NeoCity Wy, Kissimmee, FL 34744, USA