Equipment Maintenance Technician

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 whats 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
• Computer chips
• Carbon nanotubes
• Photonic logic devices
• Micro electro-mechanical systems
• 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. SkyWaters 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.

Shift:

• Shift D: Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday
• 6:00 pm to 6:15 am
• $2.50 shift differential

Position Summary Our Equipment Maintenance Technicians are responsible for performing preventative maintenance, electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting, and installation of various semiconductor fabrication machines. This role will be working in the Films department.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle, adjust, repair, and assemble equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating, and repair manuals.
• Use test and diagnostic equipment to identify root cause problems and put corrective actions in place.
• Perform preventive and unscheduled maintenance duties on production equipment.
• Complete and maintain required documentation for quality standards.
• Rebuild equipment and sub-assemblies as required.
• Perform equipment modifications as directed by engineers.
• Participate in Maintenance or cross-functional teams such as 5S and CIP.
• Take ownership of small projects and equipment assembly tasks.
• Work with outside vendors as required.
• Process chemical and gas handling.
• Maintain critical spares and consumables inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: 2-Year Technical Associates Degree in Science, Math, Engineering, Semi-Conductor Manufacturing, or a related discipline, or equivalent military training/work experience.
• Experience and/or Training:
• 2 years experience in a maintenance manufacturing position.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks and required documentation.
• Ability to define, initiate, manage, and execute on projects to improve tool function and metrics.
• The ability to work in a cross-functional team environment, prioritize tasks, and plan for maintenance is essential.
• Technology: Competent with Windows OS interfaces and MS Office suite.
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to work with and around chemicals.
• Wear complete fab attire for an entire shift and meet all safety and cleanroom requirements.
• U.S. Person Required: SkyWater Technology Foundry Inc. is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applications must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications

• Semiconductor industry experience.

Compensation and Benefits The hourly range for this role is $25.85 - $38.77 per hour. This role also offers a shift differential of $2.50. 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 as 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