Job Description

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!

Responsibilities & Duties
• Design and develop a common layer in the ZNT PAC environment using the Java development environment.
• Develop and maintain Equipment Automation Interface solutions for controlling semiconductor factory equipment using SECS/GEM and GEM300 protocols.
• Integrate the Recipe Management System (RMS) with the Equipment Automation Interfaces
• Help with migrating the legacy Recipe Management System (RMS) solution to a newer RMS solution.
• Test and validate the code using GitHub
• Test the Automation code using a Simulator software, which mimics a Fab Tool (Experience with SECSIMPro simulator software is a Plus)
• Troubleshoot problems by looking into the Equipment Automation Interface logs in a time sensitive environment
• Collaborate with the Team members to come up with solutions to improve the efficiency of the factory
• Meet and collaborate with business for obtaining requirements
• Provide after-hour support based on a rotating on-call calendar

Required Skills and Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related technical field or relevant experience in the field
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of SECS/GEM (SEMI E4, E5, E30, E37) standards is a plus.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in Object Oriented Programming System in languages like C#, C++, Java , Python
• Collaboration tool: SharePoint, GitHub
• Experience: 0 to 2 years of experience in S/W Lifecycle Mgmt which includes the end-to-end management of a software application from initial conception and planning through development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance
• Key Skills: Strong Programming and Troubleshooting skills, Good Communicator, Writing and Maintaining Technical Documentation, Ability work in a dynamic environment
• Due to company’s involvement in government related products, only Citizens are eligible for this position
• Nice To have knowledge or experience with:
a. Software installs / languages
b. Manufacturing Execution System
c. Semiconductor Industry
d. AI Model Development
e. SOX compliance requirements
a. Jira and Confluence are a plus.

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 cafeteria, fitness facility, and 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