Sr Process Technician - Diffusion

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:

• Follow Specifications and Standard practices required to return equipment to production state.
• Assist operators with anything inhibiting production activities. Support production activities by monitoring tool status, setup, addresses CFM failures, and provides guidance to line operators.
• Fulfill other tasks as requested by supervisor, engineering and management.
• Process test runs and prepare records, charts, and graphs of results for presentation to engineering to identify yield problems or test new products.
• Provide technical assistance to process development and engineering personnel.
• With minimal supervision you will carry out engineering tasks related to the daily production requirements

• Address particle and thickness failures on product and qualifications. Assist operators with anything inhibiting production activities (eg: Test wafers, quals, etc) Receive/deliver daily area status reports
• Assist equipment maintenance with understanding and identifying causes of process failure
• Assist process engineers with tasks and projects
• Analyze inline process data, such as thickness and particle measurements, to create action plan to return equipment to production

• Assist in running production, as needed

• Receive/deliver daily area status reports from/to night shift.
• Understands and communicates WIP Levels, tool status, throughput and other key fab metrics.
• Apply appropriate response to alarms, errors, and color variations of the product per spec.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree or equivalent plus a minimum of 2 year directly related experience, experience in Diffusion preferred.
• Must be proficient in Statistical Process Control (SPC). In depth knowledge of Diffusion processes, TEL furnaces and Sinks.
• Ability to receive and deliver complex written and verbal instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills including effective problem-solving ability, good communication, strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Follows specified procedures and also recommends potential 'spec' changes or process

Physical Requirements:
* Ability to repetitively lift up to 12 pounds
* Work in a cleanroom environment wearing full personal protective equipment attire
* Stand and walk for the duration of a 12-hour 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 Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com.

EOE, including disability/vets