Defect Technician Senior

2401 E 86th St, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA Req #1591
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Bold 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 or Florida 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!

This Defect Technician will evaluate and disposition problem product lots and investigate corrective actions. If you have an interest in supporting continuous improvement projects, this job is for you!

Responsibilities:

  • Reject Validation for visual mechanical defects on package units and equipment sustaining and programming (recipe writing) tasks across a fleet of Defect metrology tools.
  • Evaluate / disposition problem product lots that fail defect inspection.
  • Image defects using scanning electron microscope (SEM) to characterize observed defects.
  • Instigate and participate in scrapped product corrective action procedures.
  • Assist the Engineering leads in equipment restriction and qualification tasks.
  • Assist in creating defect inspection tool recipes.
  • General operation of semiconductor defect metrology tools: SEM/AIT/KLA/SP1/EV300/1X .
  • Respond to tool issues / basic troubleshooting.

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • High school Diploma or Equivalent  
  • Minimum 6+ months experience as a production technician or equivalent post-secondary degree/applicable experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar productivity suite software.  
  • Prior experience working in a fast-paced environment, multi-tasking. 
  • Requires the willingness and desire to learn and grow. 
  • B Shift. This is defined as Sunday through Tuesday and every other Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 6:15 am. Pay Premium: This role offers a 10% differential
  • 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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
    • Repetitively lift up to 12 pounds. 
    • Stand and walk for the duration of a 12-hour shift. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Associate, Technical degree preferred. 
  • Minimum 6 months to one year experience as a production technician in the semiconductor industry 
  • Laboratory experience in a manufacturing setting 

U.S. Citizen Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship. 

 

SkyWater has an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and financial benefits, such as, bonuses, life insurance, 401k match, and opportunities to buy SkyWater stock at a discounted rate. 
 
We provide benefits that promote a healthy life, such as, comprehensive benefits package including benefit eligibility day one, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, an on-site, self-serve market and so much more! 
 
SkyWater is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, medical conditions, family care or medical leave status, military service or status as a Protected Veteran, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). SkyWater complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning EEO/AA employment. SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed 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 952-851-5200 or Human.Resources@SkyWatertechnology.com

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  • Job Family Manufacturing and Operations
  • Pay Type Hourly
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  • 2401 E 86th St, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA