Journeyman Electrician

Industrial Facilities Electrician

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.

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.

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.

Find your place on our team and help us change the world!

Primary Objective:

SkyWater is searching for an Industrial Facilities Electrician for our Bloomington, MN Site.

Major Areas of Accountability :

• Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, modifying, calibrating, and making adjustments to electrical, electronic, and process control systems and devices used in mechanical, production, cleanroom, office and utility areas.
• Respond to work requests in an efficient and safe manner, in strict accordance with local, state, and federal (NEC) standards & requirements.
• Implement and improve preventive maintenance procedures to ensure optimal functionality and minimize downtime.
• Document system changes, operating procedures, events, and improvements.
• Coordinate/Plan/Perform equipment preventative maintenance, repairs, and improvements.
• Work with management, engineers, other team members and contractors to make repairs and improvements.
• Respond to power & control problems, alarms, variations, and calibrations.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and performs repairs.
• Determine parts, tools, and supplies necessary for the jobs.

Required Qualifications:

• Have both:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid State of Minnesota Electrician's License (Minimum Journeyman).

• Have experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and pneumatic, analog and digital electronics, computer/microprocessor-based control systems, including electrical maintenance/troubleshooting of industrial equipment.
• Have demonstrated ability to meet commitments and deliver results, while being able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Have ability to read and interpret electrical prints & measurement instruments to better troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Have positive interpersonal skills, highly energetic and self-motivated.

• Ability to use problem solving principles to identify and implement root cause fixes.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Desired Qualifications:

• Have experience in semiconductor fab facilities.
• Have additional certification/training in a related field.

The job description may not represent all duties and may also require performing other duties as assigned. SkyWater reserves the right to modify position duties at any time during the course of employment.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift and move processing equipment, applicable tools, office equipment, and some chemical drums.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to work a minimum of 8-hour shifts, a minimum of 5 days/week.
• Perform a variety of long-distance walking, stair/ladder climbing, standing, sitting & data entry.
• Wear complete fab attire for full shift & meet all safety and cleanroom requirements.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment for work with hazardous chemicals, gasses and hot/cold outdoor environments.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of a government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship.

The hourly range for this role is $34.39- $51.58 per hour. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

EOE, including disability/vets