SkyWater is hiring a Development Diffusion Sr Staff Engineer to lead development of 200mm processes within a low volume, high customization environment. An engineer in this role is responsible for process characterization to ensure high quality standards, manufacturability and reliability. Must work with internal customers to improve cycles of learning in developing next generation processes within the Diffusion area.
Major Areas of Accountability:
- Will be technical R&D leader/expert to develop, integrate and re-optimize robust manufacturable processes to meet customer specifications for Diffusion and LPCVD applications.
- Perform experiments and data analysis to qualify process changes and troubleshoot integration issues.
- Provide technical leadership to mentor the Diffusion team.
- Qualify and document processes for newly acquired equipment.
- Collaborate with other functions to solve complex problems and make appropriate engineering-based decisions in a complex manufacturing environment.
- Drive continuous improvement of process capability and controls.
- Work with minimal supervision, balancing competing priorities, to serve the needs of the company.
Required Qualifications:
- BS or MS Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering or Materials Science, Physics or other relevant engineering discipline is required.
- 8+ years’ experience with BS, 5-8 years of experience with MS, 3+ years of experience with PhD of education in the semiconductor industry
- 5+ years of experience with LPCVD and Diffusion processes or equivalent.
- Expert in gate stack development utilizing wet/dry gate oxides, gate nitridation, polysilicon/amorphous silicon techniques.
- Experienced with material characterization techniques, such as ellipsometry and dielectric characterization tools or similar techniques such as SIMS.
- Knowledge of DOE, SPC, and 6-sigma concepts and applications.
- Positive interpersonal skills, highly energetic and self-motivated.
- Outstanding communication skills - both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated ability to meet commitments and deliver results.
- Ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously and shift priorities to meet business needs.
- U.S. Person Required: This position requires compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree preferred (MS/PhD) in a related field
- Expertise with preclean processing and its interactions.
- Experience with automated fault detection and control systems (FDC).
- Experience in JMP or equivalent statistical software.
The annual salary range for this role is $114,320 - $171,480. 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 [email protected].
EOE, including disability/vets
Skills Required
- BS or MS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related engineering discipline
- 8+ years of semiconductor industry experience with a BS, 5–8 years with an MS, or 3+ years with a PhD
- 5+ years of experience with LPCVD and diffusion processes or equivalent
- Expertise in gate stack development using wet/dry gate oxides, gate nitridation, and polysilicon or amorphous silicon techniques
- Experience with material characterization techniques, including ellipsometry, dielectric characterization tools, or SIMS
- Knowledge of DOE, SPC, and Six Sigma concepts and applications
- Positive interpersonal skills, high energy, and self-motivation
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to meet commitments and deliver results
- Ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously and shift priorities
- Must be a U.S. Person due to ITAR compliance requirements
- Advanced degree in a related field
- Expertise with preclean processing and process interactions
- Experience with automated fault detection and control systems
- Experience with JMP or equivalent statistical software
What We Do
SkyWater is the only U.S.-owned and U.S.-based pure play semiconductor foundry and is a DOD-accredited Trusted supplier, specializing in custom technology development services and volume manufacturing for integrated circuits and micro devices. Through its Technology Foundry model, SkyWater’s world-class operations and unique processing capabilities enable mixed-signal CMOS, power, rad-hard and ROIC solutions. SkyWater’s Advanced Technology Services empower development of superconducting and 3D ICs, along with carbon nanotube, photonic and MEMS devices. The company serves customers in growing markets such as aerospace & defense, automotive, biomedical, cloud & computing, consumer, industrial, and IoT. For more information, please visit: www.skywatertechnology.com/.
