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!

SkyWater Technology is searching for a Quantum Platform Integration Staff Engineer for our Bloomington, MN site to support process integration activities on a Superconducting Josephson Junction based technology.

Responsibilities

Working with external and internal groups on the development of Superconducting processes at SkyWater you will:

• Coordinate activities with process & tool engineers to fabricate prototype quantum superconducting devices for one of SkyWater’s customers.
• Participate in Structured Problem Solving meetings to resolve technology issues
• Implement process experiments for device characterization and improvement.
• Analyze and report experimental to the team through program review meetings
• Document improvements through SkyWater’s Process Change Control business process
• Support the qualification milestones for new Superconducting offerings.
• Interface with Customers on technical requests and challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors & Masters in an Engineering discipline, or PhD in in Electrical, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics or other relevant discipline.
• 3-6 years of experience (Bachelors & Masters) or new PhD Graduate
• Demonstrated knowledge of microelectronic device fabrication
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Superconducting Materials and Josephson Junctions
• Education: PhD work related to Quantum Devices
• Project Management skills and/or defined training.

The annual salary range for this role is $95,200 - $142,800. 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 as other employee financial benefits, including 401k 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 fitness facility, and an on-site 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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