What are the responsibilities and job description for the Failure Analysis Technician position at SkyWater Technology?
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!
Primary Objective
The Failure Analysis Technician provides support for SkyWater sites by performing routine failure analysis and supporting QA/QC evaluations. This role delivers timely, accurate failure analysis results to engineering and operations teams, and collaborates with cross‑functional groups to help identify and resolve Fab process and yield issues.
Major Areas Of Accountability
Education: Associate degree Experience: 5 years’ related experience operating SEM/FIB failure analysis tools. Skills:
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
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!
Primary Objective
The Failure Analysis Technician provides support for SkyWater sites by performing routine failure analysis and supporting QA/QC evaluations. This role delivers timely, accurate failure analysis results to engineering and operations teams, and collaborates with cross‑functional groups to help identify and resolve Fab process and yield issues.
Major Areas Of Accountability
- Perform high volume routine SEM, FIB and analytical analysis.
- Manage assigned samples within the imaging queue and complete high‑priority requests within required turnaround times.
- Summarize results in a report and present via Teams or in-person meetings.
- Participate in training and cross‑training across failure analysis techniques and toolsets to support team flexibility and workload demands.
- Schedule necessary PMs on imaging tools to follow Audit requirements.
- Assist with basic troubleshooting of failure analysis tools to ensure all lab equipment is operational.
- Operate within established lab safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve Fab process issues.
- Be able to work in a team environment and coordinate tool utilization to maximize tool output.
- Strong experience in SEM and FIB techniques and toolsets, including tool ownership experience to complete PMs and troubleshoot minor tool issues.
- Semiconductor industry experience.
- Strong organizational and multi‑tasking skills with attention to accuracy and timely execution.
- Ability to work in a team environment and support shared laboratory resources.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
- This position is full-time working second shift – Wednesday to Saturday from 3pm to 1:30am.
- This position may require sitting and standing for extended periods.
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