Process Development Principal Engineer - Platform Support

SkyWater Technology
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)

2401 East 86th Street (Show on map)
Mar 19, 2025
Process Development Principal Engineer - Platform Support 2401 E 86th St, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA Req #1740 Wednesday, March 19, 2025 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! SkyWater is hiring a Process Development Principal Engineer for Platform Support. This role will interface with Customers on technical requests and challenges. Responsibilities: Working with external and internal groups on transfer and development of image sensor platform technologies at SkyWater you will: Advise on process module development, process margin improvement, and process control Coordinate activities with process & tool engineers to develop process enhancement for new device features. Lead Structured Problem Solving meetings to resolve technology issues Define and implement process experiments for development and module characterization. Analyze and report results of process module experiments to the team through Interpret results from physical failure analysis and device characterization data. Actively drive the qualification milestones for platform technologies and features. Required Qualifications: Bachelors & Masters in an Engineering discipline, or PhD in in Electrical, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics or other relevant discipline. 10-12 years of experience (Bachelors & Masters) or 2-3 years (PhD) Demonstrated knowledge of semiconductor process/fabrication Demonstrated experience of process module development, process margin improvement, and process control Work effectively as a team member with people from other groups Ability to extract, organize and analyze data (both electrical and physical) Working Knowledge with statistical analysis tools, DOEs, and SPC Able to communicate technical data and results to program leaders and managers Self-motivated with a drive to solve problems US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship. Preferred Qualifications: Extensive experience with CMOS logic and image sensors Education: PhD in an Engineering discipline. Project Management skills and/or defined training. The annual salary range for this role is $131,840 - $197,760. 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, an on-site, self-serve market. 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 Other details Job Family Engineering Pay Type Salary Apply Now 2401 E 86th St, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA Share this job: