Sr. CMP Process Development Engineer

SkyWater Technology
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)

2401 East 86th Street (Show on map)
Aug 19, 2025
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: SkyWater's CMP Process Development Engineer has the responsibility of owning a CMP process module for specialty foundry customers. This is an exciting time to join SkyWater where you can support development to work on process improvement, yield and process optimization projects. Responsibilities: Develop or integrate robust manufacturable process recipes for Foundry customers in the CMP area. Equipment and material characterization as it relates to CMP. Drive continuous improvement of CMP process capability and controls. Complex CMP process integration for CMOS/MEMS/Superconducting/Photonics or other novel device types. Resolve process excursions and drive permanent Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA). The job also requires performing other duties as assigned. Percentages of time spent on job duties are estimates and may vary for each position. Required Qualifications: Education: Bachelors & Masters in an Engineering discipline, or PhD in an Engineering discipline. 5-7 years of experience (Bachelors & Masters) or 2-3 years (PhD) Fab processing tools knowledge/experience, particularly with CMP processing knowledge/experience. CMOS/MEMS/Photonic device and integration knowledge with relevant combination of years of experience and/or advanced degree. Knowledge of DOE, SPC, and 6-sigma concepts and applications. Clear problem-solving capability, data driven, inventive solution oriented and can articulate thought processes. Can work both independently and in cross-functional teams for problem solving. US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship. Preferred Qualifications: Education: PhD in an Engineering discipline. Project Management skills and/or defined training. The annual salary range for this role is $110,000 - $165,000. 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 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 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