Senior Equipment Engineer - Etch

Primary Objective:Senior Equipment Engineer- EtchSkyWater Technology- Austin, TXBe part of the future of American semiconductor manufacturing.SkyWater Technology is the only pure‑play, U.S.-owned semiconductor foundry. As we expand advanced manufacturing in Austin, we're building a team of bold thinkers and problem-solvers committed to driving onshore innovation.We are seeking an experienced Senior Equipment Engineer- Etch to join our diverse Engineering Team. In this role, you will directly support fab operations, maximize tool performance, and help enable 24/7 high-volume manufacturing. Working collaboratively with the team, you will drive innovation to extend equipment lifetimes, deploy predictive maintenance to prevent unplanned downtime, and qualify secondary-source parts to lower ownership costs without sacrificing product quality.

Major Areas of Accountability:

Work hands-on in the fab alongside Process/Equipment Technicians and Engineers to troubleshoot and resolve tool issues.Drive continuous improvements in tool uptime, reliability, and performance.Develop, implement, and sustain preventative and predictive maintenance programs.Support 24/7 production operations by responding quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns, coordinating closely with Maintenance and Operations teams.Use dashboards and data to prioritize work, communicate status, and identify improvement opportunities.

Required Qualifications:

Education: BS degree in a STEM-related field

Experience: 2-5 years of relevant engineering experienceSkills:

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and root-cause problem‑solving abilitiesAbility to read and interpret mechanical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, and electrical schematicsSkilled at communicating priorities through dashboards and reportsProficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Desired Qualifications:

Education. BS degree in Engineering

Experience: 5- 7 years in the semiconductor industry with a focus on Etch equipment, including tools such as:

Mattson & Gasonics plasma strippersTEL, AMAT, and LAM etchersSEZ DaVinci

Additional Skills:

Ability to review and create CAD drawings (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel and JMPLean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbsAbility to work 8 hours shifts (Role is Monday through Friday)Ability to work with and around chemicalsWear complete fab attire and meet all safety and cleanroom requirements