Photolithography Engineering Senior Manager

Photolithography Engineering Senior Manager – Austin, TX 5204 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78741, USA. Key Responsibilities Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of photolithography engineers supporting 24/7 fab operations and development. Support New Product Development (NPD) by partnering with design and integration teams to develop and stabilize new lithography layers and processes. Own and drive results for lithography processes on mature nodes, ensuring high uptime, repeatability, and yield performance against strict production KPIs. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect density reduction, overlay control, and CD uniformity. Utilize structured problem-solving to contain and address process issues, ensuring timely resolution and sustained results. Oversee process control systems, including SPC, FDC, and other control strategies. Maintain and improve process documentation, recipes, and control plans. Support technology transfers, customer qualifications, and process improvements, taking ownership of project timelines and deliverables. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field (advanced degree a plus). 8+ years of semiconductor manufacturing experience, preferably in 150 mm/200 mm fabs. 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a production environment with a proven track record of performance management. Strong background in photolithography for mature technology nodes. Expertise with Photolithography processes, metrology, and control. Experience with SPC, DOE, FMEA, and yield improvement methodologies. Proven ability to lead teams and drive accountability in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Strong focus on operational excellence, tool utilization, and cycle time reduction. Ability to prioritize and manage competing production demands while maintaining a results-oriented focus. Effective cross-functional communication with manufacturing, integration, and maintenance teams. Results-driven mindset with a focus on measurable yield, cost, and throughput. 8D and structured problem-solving mentality. Benefits Competitive salary and incentive plans. 401(k) match and life insurance. Medical, dental, mental health, vision, and legal planning coverage from day one. Short- and long-term disability, paid time off, and paid holidays. On-site cafeteria, fitness facility, and self‑serve market. EEO/Accessibility Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Skywater Technology