Process Sustaining Engineer - CMP

Position Summary:

SkyWater CMP Process Engineers lead cross functional teams focused on process and equipment optimization for their assigned tool sets. An engineer in this role is responsible for ensuring quality output, timely processing of product through the equipment and assistance with developing next generation processes on their tools.

Responsibilities:

• In this position you will work with a team of CMP process and equipment engineers along with a staff of experienced technicians to drive continuous improvement of process capability and controls.
• Ownership of a whole tool approach including processes and equipment.
• Collaborate with other functional groups to solve complex problems and make appropriate engineering-based decisions in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Work across organizations to enable improved processes.
• Develop, setup and document processes for newly acquired equipment.
• Drive overall equipment performance to meet company key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Resolve process and equipment excursions and drive permanent Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA).
• Work with minimal supervision, balancing competing priorities, to serve the needs of the company.

Required Qualifications:

• BS and minimum of 8 years experience; MS degree with 6 years experience; PhD with 3 years experience
• Demonstrated experience with the application of structured problem-solving methodology and design of experiment.
• Demonstrated ability to independently acquire necessary knowledge to solve technical problems.
• Led continuous improvement efforts to enhance process capability.
• Experience in JMP and statistical software.
• Ability to define, initiate, manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously and shift priorities to meet business needs, and deliver results.
• Experience in FDC and its application to CMP processing.

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 as an equipment owner with 8" CMP processing tools or similar semiconductor processing equipment.
• 10+ years of experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Demonstrated knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Experience driving actions with internal/external resources to complete projects on time.

The annual salary range for this role is $110,000 - $165,000. 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, an on-site, self-serve market.

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.com