Process Engineering Technician

About the Role

SkyWater Technology is looking for a Process Engineering Technician to support Advanced Packaging Process Development. This position involves performing experiments for the Engineering team, documenting observations, and proposing recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Support and Monitoring
• Perform routine checks and monitor process performance using Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts.
• Assist in the qualification and validation of new processes or equipment.
• Provide feedback to engineers regarding process trends and abnormalities.
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain semiconductor processing tools such as etchers, deposition systems, and metrology equipment.
• Support equipment qualifications, including running test wafers and collecting data.
• Collaborate with maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Collect process data and conduct preliminary analysis to identify deviations or trends.
• Support root cause analysis and failure analysis efforts by providing accurate data.
• Maintain detailed process logs and documentation.
• Process Development Support
• Assist engineers with experiments, including preparing test wafers and running process trials.
• Perform measurements using metrology tools (e.g., SEM, TEM, ellipsometry, profilometry).
• Provide suggestions for process improvements based on observation and data.
• Collaboration and Communication
• Work closely with process engineers, equipment technicians, and production operators.
• Communicate findings and observations effectively through reports or verbal updates.
• Participate in shift passdowns and cross-functional team meetings.
• Safety and Compliance
• Follow cleanroom protocols and adhere to safety and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Properly handle chemicals and hazardous materials as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Two year Technical degree and/or 5+ years technician experience in a semiconductor fabrication facility, assembly or manufacturing, laboratory or clean room environment.
• Clear problem-solving capability, data driven, inventive solution oriented and can articulate thought processes.
• Working knowledge in materials characterization and analysis.
• Experience in low volume/high product mix environments.
• Experience operating an SEM is a plus.
• Experience in wafer fab, CMOS or MEMS manufacturing or R&D is a plus.
• Required to work compressed shifts.
• Shift A: Sunday through Tuesday in one week, and Sunday through Wednesday in the other week from 6:00 am to 6:15 pm (12.25 hours per day, with a 30-minute unpaid meal period).
• Shift C: Thursday through Saturday in one week, and Wednesday through Saturday in the other week from 6:00 am to 6:15 pm (12.25 hours per day, with a 30-minute unpaid meal period).

Qualifications

• US Citizenship Required: Ability to obtain a US government security clearance.