Process Engineering Technician Specialist - Night Shift

Position Summary

Sky Water Technology is looking for a Process Engineering Technician Specialist to support Advanced Packaging Process Development. Our Engineering Technicians perform experiments for the Engineering team. This position is responsible for documenting experimental observations carefully and propose recommendations to engineering.

• Perform routine checks and monitor process performance using Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts.
• Assist in the qualification and validation of new processes or equipment.
• Provide feedback to engineers regarding process trends and abnormalities.

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain semiconductor processing tools such as etchers, deposition systems, and metrology equipment.
• Support equipment qualifications, including running test wafers and collecting data.
• Collaborate with maintenance technicians to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.

• Collect process data and conduct preliminary analysis to identify deviations or trends.
• Support root cause analysis and failure analysis efforts by providing accurate data.
• Maintain detailed process logs and documentation.

• Assist engineers with experiments, including preparing test wafers and running process trials.
• Perform measurements using metrology tools (e.g., SEM, TEM, ellipsometry, profilometry).
• Provide suggestions for process improvements based on observation and data.

• Work closely with process engineers, equipment technicians, and production operators.
• Communicate findings and observations effectively through reports or verbal updates.
• Participate in shift passdowns and cross-functional team meetings.

• Follow cleanroom protocols and adhere to safety and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Properly handle chemicals and hazardous materials as needed.

• Two year Technical degree and/or 5+ years technician experience in a semiconductor fabrication facility, assembly or manufacturing/laboratory/clean room environment.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Clear problem‑solving capability, data driven, inventive solution oriented and can articulate thought processes.
• Positive interpersonal skills, ability to influence others, highly energetic, and self‑motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to meet commitments, drive multiple projects, and deliver results
• Working knowledge in materials characterization and analysis.
• Experience in low volume/high product mix environments.
• Experience operating an SEM a plus.
• Experience in wafer fab, CMOS or MEMS manufacturing or R&D a plus.
• Required to work compressed shifts. Shift B is 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. Shift D is defined as:
  Thursday through Saturday in one week, and Wednesday through Saturday 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.

This position will require the holding of, or ability to obtain, a US government security clearance.

The hourly range for this role is $32.08 - $48.12 per hour (this role also offers a shift differential of 10% for B Shift or 25% for D Shift). 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 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 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…