Staff Process Development Engineer

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Bloomington, MN, USA
In-Office
95K-143K Annually
Senior level
Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Leads development and optimization of semiconductor wafer manufacturing processes for novel technologies. Responsibilities include creating process flows, validating layouts, designing experiments, developing recipes, collecting manufacturing data, coordinating failure analysis, monitoring customer materials, communicating project progress, and transitioning qualified devices to volume production. The role requires semiconductor fab or laboratory experience, cross-functional collaboration, strong communication, and U.S. citizenship for security-clearance eligibility.
Summary Generated by Built In
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!

In the Advanced Technology Services (ATS) group at SkyWater, our team works hand in hand with customers to develop a wide range of exciting new, novel, and fully customized technologies - including superconducting ICs, quantum computing devices, carbon nanotube devices, MEMs, Bio sensors, DNA sequencing devices, Si photonics, and III-V devices.

Join our dynamic team as a Staff Process Development Engineer to lead the development of new, novel technologies and leverage the advanced capabilities of our semiconductor fab to enable our customers to progress from idea/proof of concept through product qualification and transfer to volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop comprehensive process flows for wafer manufacturing, ensuring seamless execution.
  • Collaborate with CAD engineers to validate incoming layout files, constructing frames with essential metrology boxes and electrical test structures.
  • Implement data collection schemes and collaborate with process and tool experts to formulate effective process recipes.
  • Design and conduct experiments to validate and optimize process recipes.
  • Liaise with the failure analysis lab to submit samples for cross-sectioning, contributing to continuous improvement.
  • Monitor customer material and proactively address processing issues, ensuring a smooth workflow.
  • Conduct regular meetings with customers, providing updates on project progress as materials move through the production line.
  • Deliver process reviews with the goal of transitioning the device to full-scale production.

  

Required Qualifications:

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Eng, Materials Science, Chemical Eng, Physics, or related discipline
  • BS and 5 years or MS and 3 years or PhD and 0-3 years of engineering experience in a semiconductor fab or lab environment.
  • Basic knowledge of semiconductor fabrication and equipment.
  • Strong organizational skills and work ethic.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a large cross-functional program environment.
  • US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship. 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PhD in a related field.
  • Research experience in materials used in semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Exposure to various aspects of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
  • 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.

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The annual salary range for this role is $95,200 - $142,800.  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 as other employee financial benefits, including 401k match, and life insurance. 

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

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 [email protected] before responding. 

Skills Required

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline
  • BS with 5 years, MS with 3 years, or PhD with 0–3 years of engineering experience in a semiconductor fab or laboratory environment
  • Basic knowledge of semiconductor fabrication and equipment
  • Strong organizational skills and work ethic
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a large cross-functional program environment
  • U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a government security clearance
  • PhD in a related field
  • Research experience in materials used in semiconductor manufacturing
  • Exposure to various aspects of semiconductor manufacturing processes
  • U.S. Person status as defined by ITAR
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The Company
HQ: Bloomington, MN
346 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

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/.

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