Sr Staff Facilities Engineer

SkyWater Technology, Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Life insurance

Medical benefits

On-site cafeteria

Fitness facility

Job summary

SkyWater Technology, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a highly experienced facilities engineer to guide technicians and engineers in maintaining HVAC and cooling systems, cleanroom infrastructure, and related utilities. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, safety, and cross-team collaboration.

Requires 10+ years in mechanical/facilities roles, a 4-year technical degree, and strong MS Office and AutoCAD skills. On-site work in Austin with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to technicians and engineers.
• Technical expert for cooling systems and HVAC systems in cleanrooms.
• Review preventative maintenance and schedule to spec.
• Lead capital and expense projects from concept to commissioning.
• Support department meetings, budgeting and 5S initiatives.
• Train operations on SOPs and LOTO.

Skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

5204 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78741, USA

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!

Major Areas of Accountability

• Provide technical guidance to technicians and engineers
• Technical expert for cooling systems (chillers, glycol chillers, cooling towers, process cooling water, water treatment)
• Technical expert for HVAC systems (FTU’s, make-up air handler units, air flow patterns, cleanroom filters, DX units)
• Clear understanding of requirements behind sustaining a cleanroom (characterization, instrumentation, filters, and general materials)
• Technical expert for hot water systems (boilers), compressed air system, process vacuum
• Technical expert for scrubbing systems and general exhaust
• Responsible for maintaining equipment in respective systems including coordination with contractors.
• Responsible for reviewing and ensuring preventative maintenance are completed to spec and to planned schedule. Responsible for system upkeep and implementing or modify PM’s accordingly.
• Active lead in supporting department meetings, capital planning, and expense budgeting
• SPC monitoring in accordance with facilities specs
• Lead process changes through process control board as needed
• Root cause analysis on incidents
• Manage complex capital and expense projects, from concept to scope to timeline delivery and commissioning.
• Work within defined technical processes and procedures
• Initiate and drive continuous improvements, strive for impact
• Ability to adapt and move quickly to accomplish goals
• Uphold area upkeep and 5S principles
• Adhere to environmental health and safety policies
• Ability to complete job hazard assessments alongside contractors and internal teams
• Collaborate cross-departmentally, elevate as required
• Clear and effective communication
• Maintenance and creation of standard operating procedures
• Ability to train operations on SOPs and LOTO
• Detail-oriented record keeping and reporting

Shift

Monday through Friday

Required Qualifications

• Education: 4 Year Technical degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent discipline
• Experience: 10+ years of work experience
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in a cleanroom environment at times

Ability to work in a manufacturing setting that includes bending or crouching

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD

SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well as other employee financial benefits, including a 401 (k) 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 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.

5204 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78741, USA