Semiconductor Equipment Engineer, Sr Staff

Kissimmee, FL, USA Req #1375
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
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 or Florida location, employees join together to improve the world. 
 
Explore what’s possible. Joining our U.S. investor-owned 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!

SkyWater is searching for an Senior Staff Equipment Engineer for our site at Kissimmee, FL.

If you are a self-motivated team player, who thrives in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment, passionate about building great products and learning new technologies, this is the job for you!

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical leadership and management of 300MM and 200MM Semiconductor processing equipment in at least one of the following areas: Semiconductor Advanced Packaging, Heterogeneous Integration, Fan Out Wafer Level Packaging, PVD and CVD Thin Films, Dry Etch, Diffusion, Bond, CMP, or Metrology (some areas may be combined). 
  • Collaborate with process engineering and equipment maintenance technicians to drive root cause corrective actions of equipment failures, implement permanent solutions and eliminate chronic and long-term down events
  • Lead continuous improvement teams to drive tool matching, availability, throughput improvements and reduce risk.
  • Lead new tool start-up and tool upgrades to increase fab capability, capacity, lower costs and improve yields.
  • Work with minimal supervision, balancing competing priorities, to serve the needs of the Maintenance, Production, and Development organizations.
  • Participate in cross-functional teams that create efficiencies across all layers of the organization.

Required Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of experience with Semiconductor equipment. 
  • Bachelor of Science or in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering or Materials Science, Physics or other relevant Engineering discipline.
  • Expert in Electrical and Electromechanical troubleshooting skills.
  • Comprehensive experience in at least one of the following: High Vacuum, Toxic Gas Delivery systems, Wet Chemical Processing, Semiconductor device Assembly/Packaging.
  • Experience with application of structured problem-solving methodology, 8D, etc
  • Demonstrated ability to meet requirements and deliver results.
  • Prior experience managing/executing multiple projects simultaneously and shift priorities to meet business needs.

US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Automated Fault Detection and Classification Systems (FDC).
  • Strong background with utilizing SPC.
  • High level of understanding of equipment component behavior.
  • Experience Integrating Equipment Maintenance Management Software

Explore What’s Possible. From the farthest reaches of space to devices held in the palm of your hand, bring your innovation and ingenuity to life. Find your place at skywatertechnology.com/careers.

SkyWater has an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and financial benefits, such as, bonuses, life insurance, 401k match, and opportunities to buy SkyWater stock at a discounted rate. 
 
We provide benefits that promote a healthy life, such as, comprehensive benefits package including benefit eligibility day one, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, an on-site, self-serve market and so much more! 
 
SkyWater is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, medical conditions, family care or medical leave status, military service or status as a Protected Veteran, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). SkyWater complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning EEO/AA employment. SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed 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 Human_Resources@SkyWatertechnology.com

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  • Job Family Engineering
  • Pay Type Salary
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  • Kissimmee, FL, USA