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!

Position Summary: Our Equipment Maintenance Technicians are responsible for performing preventative maintenance, electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting and installation of various semiconductor fabrication machines and equipment.

Hours are a 12-hour compressed schedule. Flexibility of shift A, B, C or D. Work 3 days one week, 4 days the next. Shift differential for the night shifts.

Tool Area: Photo

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Perform routine maintenance activities on Automation (AMHS) equipment (Daifuku), Kensington and Brooks wafer sorters, Alvarda turnstiles, H-Square wafer notch aligners, Mactronix automatic wafer transfer devices, hoists, OHTs, and other transfer equipment.
• Execute scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM) and basic equipment health checks.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical issues to support fab uptime.
• Assist with spare part replacement, adjustments, and minor calibrations as instructed.
• Work closely with engineers to escalate complex incidents and support root-cause investigations.
• Attend training programs to broaden technical and equipment-specific skillsets.
• Follow established safety, compliance, and documentation standards.
• Support continuous improvement activities to increase equipment reliability and stability.
• Work with the shift leadership team and other maintenance technicians to drive the team's overall success

Required Qualifications

• Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.), or technical trade school certificate preferred but not required.
• Work experience will be considered. 6-8 years of experience in an Equipment Maintenance role within the Semiconductor industry
• Photo Tools experience preferred
• Extensive troubleshooting of electro-mechanical systems skills
• Capable of demonstrating analytical troubleshooting methods (Root Cause Analysis, 8D Problem Solving, and 5-why), and First Time Right repair skills
• Experience with equipment performance checks and documentation
• Ability to follow preventative maintenance and Standard Work procedures

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and climb a ladder.
• Ability to work onsite a minimum of 12 hours a day, 4 days a week. Variety of standing, sitting, kneeling & data entry.
• Wear complete fab attire for full shift.
• Meet all safety and cleanroom requirements.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment and work with electrical hazards

SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well as other employee financial benefits, including a 401 (k) 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 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

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