Equipment Maintenance Technician

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!

Summary: The Principal Technician is a senior technical position responsible for providing expert-level technical support, training junior technicians, and developing complex troubleshooting skills. The Principal Technician will work under the guidance of engineers and management to develop their technical and leadership skills.

Hours are C Shift: Thursday through Saturday in one week, and Wednesday through Saturdayin the other week, from 6:55am - 7:10pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert-level technical support for equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Train junior technicians on complex troubleshooting.
• Develop and implement maintenance plans for multiple toolsets.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues using complex troubleshooting with junior technician assistance.
• Create and participate in area projects.
• Mentor apprentice technicians.

Requirements:

• Two-year degree in engineering, electronics preferred
• 15+ years of relevant experience
• Semiconductor experience required
• Advanced knowledge and experience on two or more main platforms in the Etch area such as: LAM Alliance, LAM 2300 Exelan, TEL Unity M/ME, AMAT Centura DPS Metal/Poly/SuperE, LAM DaVinci wet etch sinks, or Mattson Aspen II
• Complex troubleshooting skills

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 cafeteria, fitness facility, and 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 Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com.

EOE, including disability/vets