SkyWater Technology · 22 hours ago
Sr. Principal Etch Development Engineer
Bloomington, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$153K/yr - $229K/yr
8+ years expSkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. is a leading semiconductor manufacturer dedicated to improving lives around the world. The Sr. Principal Etch Development Engineer will be responsible for owning an etch process module for specialty foundry customers, focusing on new process development, integration, and supporting customer needs with innovative device integration schemes.
AerospaceManufacturingService Industry
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
New process development/transfer/integration in a manufacturing environment
Develop or integrate robust manufacturable process recipes for Foundry customers in one or more of diffusion, films, photo, etch, or CMP areas
Development of specialized/novel device integration schemes to support customer needs
Process integration for CMOS/MEMS/Superconducting/Photonics or other novel device types
The job also requires performing other duties as assigned. Percentages of time spent on job duties are estimates and may vary for each position
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelors in an Engineering discipline
Fab processing tools knowledge/experience
8+ years of Etch process development experience
CMOS/MEMS/Photonic device and integration knowledge with relevant combination of years of experience and/or advanced degree
Knowledge of DOE, SPC, and 6-sigma concepts and applications
Clear problem-solving capability, data driven, inventive solution oriented and can articulate thought processes
Can work both independently and in cross-functional teams for problem solving
US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship
Preferred
Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field
10+ years of etch process development experience
Project Management skills and/or defined training
Benefits
401k match
Life insurance
Opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate
Medical
Dental
Mental health benefits
Vision
Legal planning
Short- and long-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
An on-site fitness facility
An on-site self-serve market
Company
SkyWater Technology
SkyWater Technology is a Semi-Conductor Manufacturer.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$345MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Defense
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $30M
2023-01-04Post Ipo Debt· $130M
2022-07-28Grant· $15M
Leadership Team
John Sakamoto
President and COO
Bassel Haddad
SVP and GM, Advanced Packaging
Recent News
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