Process Development Engineer

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 a Process Development 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, integrate, and qualify wafer processes across diffusion, films, litho, etch, and CMP areas.
• Create and own wafer process flows using combination of automated recipes and custom work instructions (RSCs)
• Run DOEs and apply SPC to set control limits and improve yield and Cpk.
• Qualify tools and chemistries through management of ECNs and PM plans
• Track customer WIP and resolve processing issues to maintain schedule.
• Partner with design team to advise on layouts, frames, metrology features, and test structures.
• Define metrology and sampling and maintain fab SOPs and specs.
• Lead investigations in instances of misprocessing and report status to customers/stakeholders.
• Uphold EHS compliance for process and chemical safety.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes, equipment, and general manufacturing workflows.
• Experience applying SPC, DOE, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent organizational skills and a strong work ethic.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas and thought processes.
• Ability to thrive in a large, cross-functional program environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve problems.
• 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:

• Master's degree in engineering discipline.
• Exposure to various aspects of semiconductor manufacturing processes.

The annual salary range for this role is $69,040 - $103,560. 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