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SkyWater Technology · 3 days ago

Diffusion Process Engineer

Bloomington, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $165K/yr

6+ years exp

SkyWater Technology is a leading semiconductor manufacturer dedicated to improving lives through innovative technology. They are seeking an experienced Diffusion Process Engineer to ensure quality output and timely processing of products while developing next-generation processes. The role involves hands-on troubleshooting, process development, and collaboration with various teams to enhance yield and reliability.

AerospaceManufacturingService Industry

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as process module owner for pre-clean and rapid thermal processing equipment (RTP)

Lead root-cause analysis investigations of excursions with practical, data driven solutions utilizing common engineering tools (SPC, FDC, BKMs). Execute structured problem solving (5‑Whys, Fishbone, 8D) with clear containment, corrective actions, and verification of effectiveness

Partner with Integration/Yield/PIE on experiments, risk assessments, and POR updates. Design, execute, and analyze DOEs to solve complex problems and develop next generation solutions for our platform and non-platform customers

Develop, setup, qualify and document processes for newly acquired equipment or tool upgrades

Drive tool matching and recipe standardization across multiple platforms. Deploy APC/FDC thresholds and health dashboards; reduce alarms and false positives while increasing early warning sensitivity

Improve Cp/Cpk, defect density, tool uptime (MTBF/MTTR), throughput, chemistry consumption, and cost per wafer metrics

Author and maintain specs, BKMs, work instructions, training, FMEAs and SPC charts; mentor junior engineers/technicians

Work with minimal supervision, balancing competing priorities, to serve the needs of the company

Qualification

Diffusion Process EngineeringProcess DevelopmentStructured Problem SolvingDOEPre-cleanRTP TroubleshootingFab SystemsInterpersonal SkillsSelf-motivatedProject Management

Required

B.S. in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Materials Engineering, Physics or related +8 years; MS + 6 years; PhD + 3 years

Demonstrated knowledge of pre-clean and RTP process troubleshooting using structured problem-solving methodology

Proven autonomy leading process development via DOE with ability to solve unfamiliar process issues

Fluent with fab systems and analytics: MES, SPC/FDC, JMP or Minitab (Python/SQL a plus)

Positive interpersonal skills, highly energetic and self-motivated

Demonstrated ability to meet commitments and deliver results

Ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously and shift priorities to meet business needs

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