Staff Integration Engineer

SkyWater Technology; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 114,320 - 171,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Life insurance

Paid time off

On-site fitness facility

On-site self-serve market

Job summary

SkyWater Technology, located in Bloomington, Minnesota, is seeking a Staff Integration Engineer to lead the development of innovative semiconductor technologies. This role involves ensuring seamless wafer manufacturing processes and working alongside CAD engineers and project teams.

Applicants should have a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, along with relevant engineering experience in a semiconductor lab. SkyWater provides a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including a fitness facility, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5 years engineering experience with a BS, 3 years with an MS, or 0-3 years with a PhD in a semiconductor environment.
• Basic knowledge of semiconductor fabrication and equipment.
• Ability to thrive in a large cross-functional program environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive process flows for wafer manufacturing.
• Collaborate with CAD engineers to validate layout files.
• Implement data collection schemes and collaborate with experts.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Materials Science

Chemical Engineering

Physics

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline

Tools

Semiconductor fabrication equipment

Job description

2401 E 86th St, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 26, 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!

In the Advanced Technology Services (ATS) group at SkyWater, our team works hand in hand with customers to develop a wide range of exciting new, novel, and fully customized technologies - including superconducting ICs, quantum computing devices, carbon nanotube devices, MEMs, Bio sensors, DNA sequencing devices, Si photonics, and III‑V devices.

Join our dynamic team at a Staff Integration Engineer to lead the development of new, novel technologies and leverage the advanced capabilities of our semiconductor fab to enable our customers to progress from idea/proof of concept through product qualification and transfer to volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive process flows for wafer manufacturing, ensuring seamless execution.
• Collaborate with CAD engineers to validate incoming layout files, constructing frames with essential metrology boxes and electrical test structures.
• Implement data collection schemes and collaborate with process and tool experts to formulate effective process recipes.
• Design and conduct experiments to validate and optimize process recipes.
• Liaise with the failure analysis lab to submit samples for cross‑sectioning, contributing to continuous improvement.
• Monitor customer material and proactively address processing issues, ensuring a smooth workflow.
• Conduct regular meetings with customers, providing updates on project progress as materials move through the production line.
• Deliver process reviews with the goal of transitioning the device to full-scale production.

Required Qualifications:

• BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Eng, Materials Science, Chemical Eng, Physics, or related discipline
• BS and 5 years or MS and 3 years or PhD and 0‑3 years of engineering experience in a semiconductor fab or lab environment.
• Basic knowledge of semiconductor fabrication and equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and work ethic.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a large cross‑functional program environment.
• US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in a related field.
• Research experience in materials used in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Exposure to various aspects of semiconductor manufacturing processes.

The annual salary range for this role is $114,320 - $171,480. 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].

2401 E 86th St, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA