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Development Engineering Technician - B Shift

SkyWater Technology
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)

2401 East 86th Street (Show on map)
May 06, 2026
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! Kick-start your engineering career at a U.S.-based, advanced semiconductor foundry working on real technology development-not just production support. As a Development Engineering Technician on the ATS Engineering team, you'll work side-by-side with process engineers to run experiments, test new technologies, and contribute directly to next-generation microelectronics. This is an ideal role for early-career technician looking for hands-on experience, deep semiconductor learning, and exposure to a wide variety of fab tools and process areas. What You'll Do Support Real Development Work: Communicate with Development Engineers during nights/weekends when ATS material needs attention to keep experiments moving. Solve Problems in Real Time: Troubleshoot and disposition non-conforming material with guidance from engineering teams. Execute Engineering Experiments: Complete standard and advanced experiments from our ATS Technician Request system-your work directly impacts technology validation and customer development programs. Build Broad Fab Expertise: Become proficient operating across 100+ semiconductor toolsets, gaining cross-disciplinary exposure (Photo, Etch, Thin Films, CMP, Implant/RTA, and more). Create & Improve Instructions and Recipes: Draft and refine work instructions, process flows, and metrology recipes to support repeatable and high-quality development runs. Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve process quality alongside operations and engineering colleagues. Work Independently & Grow Fast: Perform tasks with increasing independence as your technical confidence grows. Flex as Needed: Perform other duties that support ATS engineering objectives. Required Qualifications 2 years experience with an AAS degree or 4 years experience without a a degree. Must have technician experience in a semiconductor fab or relevant cleanroom/manufacturing environment. Basic understanding of semiconductor processing in at least one area: Photo, Etch, Thin Films, CMP, or Implant/RTA. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with MS Office tools. Ability to work B Shift (Sun-Tue + every other Wed, 6:00 PM-6:15 AM). U.S. Citizen Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship Preferred Qualifications Some coursework in OR a recent engineering graduate (BS) with coursework or internships related to semiconductors, materials, physics, or advanced manufacturing. Experience writing or updating engineering specs, RSC documents, or work instructions. Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) or basic data analysis. The hourly range for this role is $24.38 - $36.58 per hour. This role also offers a shift differential of 10%. 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 Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com. EOE, including disability/vets