Equipment Engineer Senior Staff

at  SkyWater Technology Foundry Inc

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. - 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.
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Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!
Position Summary: Our E-Beam Lithography and Metrology Equipment Engineer oversees leading-edge equipment that will require advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills working with optics, lasers, and robotics.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering, or, Materials Science, Physics, or other relevant Engineering discipline.
• Requires 3+ years of equipment maintenance experience in optical or electron beam lithography, or photo metrology.
• Advanced tool operation and maintenance experience focusing on proactive maintenance techniques.
• Engineering project management experience.
  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.co

• Primary tool owner for electron beam lithography and metrology tools.
• Monitor equipment performance, identify root cause to problems, and fix tools.
• Coordinate internal, external, and multiple vendor resources to provide optimum manufacturing support on assigned equipment. Including equipment installation/de-installation projects, and standard maintenance activities.
• Maximize overall tool performance through analysis of tool performance data and monitoring (FDC and SPC).
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and provide technical solutions to equipment related yield problems.
• Lead and coordinate resources on maintenance activities to provide optimum manufacturing support on assigned equipment.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of equipment to support production goals; plan PMs (priority scheduling, training maintenance technicians, performance, documentation, reliability).
• Develop and maintain cost of ownership and provide cost reduction opportunities.
• Support new device introduction, technology transfer projects.
• Drive continuous improvement activities in maximizing wafer outputs, reduce defectivity, cost reduction, and stop loss reduction.
• Document and improve SOPs and other standard work procedures.
• Coordinate equipment installation/de-installation projects as required.
• Develop and maintain tool metrics to analyze equipment performance and reliability.
• Champion overall team metrics encompassing multiple tools and drive actions to closure.
• Support 24x7 operations and serve as an escalation point for issues to act as a technical resource.
• Provide weekend and night shift equipment coverage as needed.
• Communicate information to senior leadership within and external to the department through presentations.
• Assist other team members and areas, when possible, to help meet production goals.