Defect Technician

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!

• 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.

• 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.

• Associate, Technical degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 months of semiconductor metrology experience.
• Laboratory experience in a manufacturing setting.

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. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.

Sky Water offers a competitive salary and incentive plans as well as other employee financial benefits including a 401(k) match, life insurance, and opportunities to purchase Sky Water stock at a discounted rate.

Additionally, Sky Water 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.

EOE, including disability/vets.