SkyWater Technology · 1 day ago
Thin Films Process Development Engineer
Kissimmee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$114K/yr - $171K/yr
7+ years expSkyWater Technology is a leader in semiconductor manufacturing, dedicated to improving lives through innovative technologies. They are seeking a Thin Films Process Development Engineer to lead the development and improvement of thin films processes for advanced packaging technologies. The role involves collaborating with teams to optimize processes and drive integration changes to enhance device performance.
AerospaceIndustrialManufacturingService Industry
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
New process development/transfer/integration/ownership in a manufacturing environment
Develop or integrate robust manufacturable process recipes for Foundry customers in PECVD and/or metal thin films deposition (including reactive PVD)
Develop and control thin film processes optimized for product required film stress, thickness, optical properties
Work in a team for process integration of advanced packaging solutions for platform Heterogenous Integration technologies and unique customer applications
Utilize metrology tools to characterize and document process results for transfer to production
Investigate and drive integration changes for improved device performance and yield improvement
Lead a team or work with process integration and tool engineers to find processing marginalities and make improvements
Routinely monitor selected in-line and end-of-line SPC charts for trends or excursions that can be addressed by integration changes
Act as a team leader and area owner for your unit process modules
Qualification
Required
BS Engineering, MS/PhD preferred. Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent
Back-end-of-line (BEOL) or front-end-of-line (FEOL) fab processing tools knowledge/experience
7-10 years experience with BS, 5-7 years experience with MS, 2+ years experience with PhD
Expert in process development for PECVD dielectrics (silicon oxides and nitrides)
Proficient in DOE and SPC. Knowledge of 6-sigma concepts and applications
Clear problem-solving capability, data driven, inventive solution oriented and can articulate thought processes
Can work both independently and in (or lead) cross-functional teams for problem solving
US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship
Preferred
MEMS, Photonics, or CMOS fabrication experience a plus
Experience in PVD for metal thin films in damascene and TSV (through silicon via) seed layers is a plus
Benefits
401k match
Life insurance
Opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate
Medical
Dental
Mental health benefits
Vision
Legal planning
Short- and long-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
An on-site fitness facility
An on-site self-serve market
Company
SkyWater Technology
SkyWater Technology is a semiconductor engineering company that provides development services for circuits and microelectronic devices.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$345MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Defense
2026-01-26Acquired
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $30M
2023-01-04Post Ipo Debt· $130M
Leadership Team
John Sakamoto
President and COO
Bassel Haddad
SVP and GM, Advanced Packaging
Recent News
2026-02-05
2026-02-04
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