Development Engineering Technician

SkyWater Technology Foundry

  • Bloomington, MN
  • 10 days ago

    Highlights

    What you'll do as a Development Engineering Technician: Support development work in real time- Communicate with Development Engineers during days and weekends when ATS material requires attention, helping keep experiments and development activities on schedule. Build broad fab expertise- Develop proficiency across more than 100 semiconductor toolsets and gain cross-functional exposure to major process areas including Photolithography, Etch, Thin Films, CMP, Implant/RTA, and more.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBloomington, MN

    Description

    Join a team that supports real semiconductor development work in a fast-paced foundry environment. In this role, you will help execute engineering experiments, troubleshoot material issues, and support technology development programs that directly impact customer and internal R&D success.What you'll do as a Development Engineering Technician:

    Support development work in real time- Communicate with Development Engineers during days and weekends when ATS material requires attention, helping keep experiments and development activities on schedule.Troubleshoot and resolve issues- Assist with the evaluation and disposition of non-conforming material in partnership with engineering teams to maintain development flow and minimize delays.Execute engineering experiments- Run standard and advanced experiments through the ATS Technician Request system. Your work will directly support technology validation, process learning, and customer development programs.Build broad fab expertise- Develop proficiency across more than 100 semiconductor toolsets and gain cross-functional exposure to major process areas including Photolithography, Etch, Thin Films, CMP, Implant/RTA, and more.Create and improve technical documentation- Draft and refine work instructions, process flows, and metrology recipes to improve repeatability, execution quality, and overall experimental success.Drive continuous improvement- Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance process quality in collaboration with operations and engineering teams.Grow your independence- Take on increasing responsibility and perform tasks with greater autonomy as your technical knowledge and confidence develop.Support team objectives- Perform other duties as needed to support ATS engineering and development priorities.

    Required Qualifications:

    1-3 years of technician experience in a semiconductor fab or similar cleanroom/manufacturing environment OR 2 year associate college degree.Basic understanding of semiconductor processing in at least one of the following areas:

    PhotolithographyDiffusionEtchThin FilmsCMPImplant/RTA

    Proficiency with Microsoft Office toolsAbility to work C Shift (Thursday- Saturday + every other Wed, 6:00 AM-6:15 PM).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

    AAS in a STEM field (Electronics, Robotics, etc.)Experience writing or updating engineering specifications, RSC documents, or work instructionsFamiliarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or basic data analysis

    Why Join Us?

    Work on real technology development, not just repetitive production tasks, and see the direct impact of your efforts on next-generation devicesGain hands-on experience across a wide range of semiconductor tools and process areas, building a strong technical foundation early in your careerDevelop skills that can lead to future opportunities in Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Quality, R&D Support, and moreLearn directly from experienced engineers who are invested in your growth and ready to help you take on greater responsibility

    Contribute to meaningful innovation at a U.S. foundry supporting defense, aerospace, and advanced commercial technologies

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