Development Diffusion Principal Engineer

Job ID: 11475Req ID: 2165Location: 2401 E 86th St, Bloomington, MN 55425, USAPosted: 2026-07-21Job Family: EngineeringPay Type: SalaryBold 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! SkyWater is hiring a Development Diffusion Principal Engineer to lead development of 200mm processes within a low volume, high customization environment. An engineer in this role is responsible for process characterization to ensure high quality standards, manufacturability and reliability. Must work with internal customers to improve cycles of learning in developing next generation processes within the Diffusion area. Major Areas of Accountability: Will be technical R&D leader/expert to develop, integrate and re-optimize robust manufacturable processes to meet customer specifications for Diffusion and LPCVD applications. Perform experiments and data analysis to qualify process changes and troubleshoot integration issues. Provide technical leadership to mentor the Diffusion team. Qualify and document processes for newly acquired equipment. Collaborate with other functions to solve complex problems and make appropriate engineering-based decisions in a complex manufacturing environment. Drive continuous improvement of process capability and controls. Work with minimal supervision, balancing competing priorities, to serve the needs of the company. Required Qualifications: BS or MS Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering or Materials Science, Physics or other relevant engineering discipline is required. 10+ years’ experience with BS, 7-10 years of experience with MS, 5+ years of experience with PhD of education in the semiconductor industry. 5+ years of experience with LPCVD and Diffusion processes. Expert in gate stack development utilizing wet/dry gate oxides, gate nitridation, polysilicon/amorphous silicon techniques. Experienced with material characterization techniques, such as ellipsometry and dielectric characterization tools or similar techniques such as SIMS. Knowledge of DOE, SPC, and 6-sigma concepts and applications. Positive interpersonal skills, highly energetic and self-motivated. Outstanding communication skills - both written and verbal. Demonstrated ability to meet commitments and deliver results. Ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously and shift priorities to meet business needs. U.S. Person Required: This position requires compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applicants must be U.S. Persons. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree preferred (MS/PhD) in a related field Expertise with preclean processing and its interactions. Experience with automated fault detection and control systems (FDC). Experience in JMP or equivalent statistical software. The annual salary range for this role is $136,960 - $205,440. 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. 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