Failure Analysis Technician - Semiconductor

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 performs 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, TEM and analytical analysis. Manage assigned samples within the imaging queue and complete high‑priority requests within required turnaround times.

Create and present reports summarizing results, in person and/or virtually. Participate in 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.

Operate within established lab safety, quality, and environmental procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve process issues. Work in a team environment and coordinate tool utilization to maximize tool output. Required Qualifications: Associate degree or 5+ years’ experience in the Semiconductor industry 3+ experience operating SEM/FIB/TEM failure analysis tools Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Good communication and problem-solving skills Strong organizational and multi‑tasking skills with attention to accuracy and timely execution Schedule: Second shift Sunday – Wednesday 3:00pm to 1:30am after initial 3 month training which is Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00pm.

U.S. Person Required: SkyWater Technology, Inc. subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applications must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee. 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.

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