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Process Sustaining Engineer Sr - Etch

SkyWater Technology
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)

2401 East 86th Street (Show on map)
Jul 17, 2026
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 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. 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! The Process Sustaining Engineer, Sr will have the responsibility of owning one of the Etch processes and the relevant tool set. The employee will perform daily sustaining activities to improve productivity as well as manage process development, continuous process improvement, yield, and optimization projects to support our production and development groups. The employee in this position will report to the Process Engineering Manager for Etch. Responsibilities: Drive continuous improvement of process capability and process controls. Collaborate with other functions to solve complex problems based upon structured problem-solving methods and make appropriate engineering-based decisions. Work across organization to deliver improved processes and capabilities. Drive overall equipment performance to meet company KPI's. Resolve process excursions and drive permanent Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA). Work with minimal supervision, balancing competing priorities, to serve the needs of the factory. The job also requires performing other duties as assigned. Percentages of time spent on job duties are estimates and may vary for each position. Required Qualifications: B.S. or M.S. Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering or Materials Science, Physics, or other relevant engineering discipline Experience with application of structured problem-solving methodology and design of experiments. Experience in JMP and/or any other software to perform statistical analysis. Positive interpersonal skills, highly energetic and self-motivated. Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal as well as the ability to make presentations. Demonstrated ability to meet and execute commitments and deliver results. Ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously and shift priorities to meet business needs. Applicants or College Graduates with less experience could be considered. U.S. Person Required: SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. 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: Experience with Dry Etch tools from LAM, Applied Materials, or Plasma dry strip tools or wet etch process tools would be a plus. 4+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE). Experience with automated fault detection and control systems (FDC). Knowledge of SPC. Experience/ability to solve complex problems pertaining to etch tools/processes and determine the most probable root cause a plus. The annual salary range for this role is $79,440 - $119,160. 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 We will never ask applicants to pay fees, purchase equipment or gift cards, or provide financial information before a formal offer of employment has been accepted. If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent our company, please verify its authenticity by contacting our recruitment team at recruiting@skywatertechnology.com before responding.