Process Engineering Technician Specialist - Night Shift

Position Summary:SkyWater Technology is looking for a Process Engineering Technician Specialist to support Advanced Packaging Process Development. Our Engineering Technicians perform experiments for the Engineering team. This position is responsible for documenting experimental observations carefully and propose recommendations to engineering.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.

Required Qualifications:

Two year Technical degree and/or 5+ years technician experience in a semiconductor fabrication facility, assembly or manufacturing/laboratory/clean room environment.Proficient with MS Office.Clear problem-solving capability, data driven, inventive solution oriented and can articulate thought processes.Positive interpersonal skills, ability to influence others, highly energetic, and self-motivated.Demonstrated ability to meet commitments, drive multiple projects, and deliver resultsWorking knowledge in materials characterization and analysis.Experience in low volume/high product mix environments.Experience operating an SEM a plus.Experience in wafer fab, CMOS or MEMS manufacturing or R&D a plus.Required to work compressed shifts. Shift B is define as: Sunday through Tuesday in one week, and Sunday through Wednesday in the other week from 6:00 pm to 6:15 am, 12.25 hours per day, with a 30-minute unpaid meal period in mid-shift. Shift D is define as: Thursday through Saturday in one week, and Wednesday through Saturday in the other week from 6:00 pm to 6:15 am, 12.25 hours per day, with a 30-minute unpaid meal period in mid-shift.

US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of, or ability to obtain, a US government security clearance.