Defect Technician 2 at SkyWater Technology in Bloomington, MN

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, 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!

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 2 years 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.
• 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.
• Not a morning person? No problem! This role is assigned to the B Shift, which includes a 10% shift differential, and defined as Sunday through Tuesday in one week, and Sunday through Wednesday in the other week, from 6:00 pm to 6:15 am, 12.25 hours per day, with a 30-minute unpaid meal period in mid-shift.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Associate, Technical degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 months of semiconductor metrology experience
• 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.

The hourly range for this role is $24.38 - $36.57 per hour. This role also offers a shift differential of 10%. 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.
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. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, 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 Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com.
EOE, including disability/vets

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