Integration Engineering Technician Specialist

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Position Summary:

SkyWater Technology is looking for an Integration Engineering Technician Specialist to support Advanced Packaging Integration Process Development. Our Integration Technicians support integration engineers through creating travelers, writing experimental plans (RSCs) for lots, ensures lots move through the line with velocity, interact with the engineering team to support lot moves through their tools and run experiments as needed both in the fab and with the R&D facility. This position is responsible for supporting integration engineers to delivering on program milestones, documenting experimental observations, writing reports and propose recommendations to engineering.

Responsibilities :

• Create comprehensive process flows for wafer manufacturing in MES system, ensuring seamless execution.
• Attend client meetings as needed to understand experimental needs to support cycles of learning (COLs).
• Write experimental plans (RSCs) and coordinate lot starts in the fab.

• Interact with process engineers and technicians to ensure any questions are closed prior to lots reaching the tools.
• Identify lot processing barriers and resolve them to increase lot velocity.
• Operate semiconductor processing tools when needed to enable moving lots through the line.
• Perform measurements using metrology tools when needed (e.g., SEM, TEM, ellipsometry, profilometry).
• Assist in the PRL (product readiness levels) and PCRs needed to support contract requirements
• Run research activities under guidance from integration engineer.
• Participate in 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.

The job also requires performing other duties as assigned. Percentages of time spent on job duties are estimates and may vary for each position.

Required Qualifications:

• Understanding and proficiency in SkyWater Florida MES system, Traveller builds and lot tracking.
• Two year technical degree and/or 2+ 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 results
• Working knowledge in materials characterization and analysis.
• Experience in low volume/high product mix environments.
• Experience using 3D CAD software a plus
• Experience operating an SEM a plus.
• Experience in wafer fab, FanOut, Assembly, CMOS or MEMS manufacturing or R&D a plus.
• This position is Shift E only, Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

The hourly range for this role is $32.08 - $48.12 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 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.

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EOE, including disability/vets

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