Staff Integration Engineer

SkyWater Technology, Inc.; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyWater Technology, Inc. in Bloomington, MN seeks a Staff Integration Engineer to lead the development of advanced semiconductor technologies from concept through qualification and transfer to volume production.

You will build wafer process flows, validate layouts, design experiments, and partner with CAD, process, and tool teams to deliver robust recipes and cross-functional project updates for customers. ITAR compliance and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in a technical field with semiconductor fab or lab experience.
• Ability to thrive in a large cross-functional program environment.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive process flows for wafer manufacturing and ensure seamless execution.
• Collaborate with CAD engineers to validate incoming layout files and construct frames.
• Implement data collection schemes and formulate effective process recipes.
• Design and conduct experiments to validate and optimize process recipes.
• Liaise with failure analysis lab to submit samples for cross-sectioning and improvements.
• Monitor customer material and address processing issues to maintain workflow.
• Conduct regular customer meetings and provide progress updates as materials move through production.
• Deliver process reviews with the goal of transitioning devices to full-scale production.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Exceptional oral and written comms

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical Eng

MS in Electrical Eng

PhD in related field

Tools

Semiconductor fabrication equipment

Job description

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 as aStaff 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.
• U.S. Person Required: This position requires compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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