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 Whats 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.
SkyWaters 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 seeking two highly motivated summer interns to support a critical operational excellence initiative within our manufacturing organization. These interns will work directly with manufacturing leaders and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to modernize and improve over 200 existing Operation Instructions (OIs) used on the production floor.
Key Responsibilities:
• Review and analyze existing manufacturing Operation Instructions and specifications • Partner with manufacturing engineers, supervisors, and operators to understand process intent and critical requirements • Simplify and restructure documentation to improve clarity, consistency, and usability • Convert written instructions into visual work aids, such as flowcharts and step-by-step process summaries • Leverage approved AI tools to accelerate content restructuring and visualization with human validation • Ensure all updated documentation aligns with manufacturing standards, safety requirements, and quality expectations • Track progress across a large document set and meet defined project milestones • Deliver standardized production-ready documentation at the conclusion of the internship
Required Qualifications:
• Completion of Junior year of bachelors degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Operations Management, Technical Communication, Data Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline • Strong ability to read, interpret, and simplify technical content • High attention to detail and respect for process discipline • Comfortable working in a structured manufacturing environment • Strong written communication skills • Ability to manage tasks independently and meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with manufacturing environments, labs, or production facilities • Process mapping or flowchart creation • Technical documentation or SOP development • Familiarity with AI tools for document analysis or content generation • Experience with visual tools, such as Visio, Lucidchart, PowerPoint, Miro, etc. • Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement exposure
What This Internship Delivers:
• Hands-on experience improving real manufacturing systems-not academic exercises • Exposure to semiconductor manufacturing operations • Direct contribution to reducing training time and operational errors • Experience balancing modern AI tools with traditional manufacturing discipline • A tangible body of work that will remain in use after the internship ends
Success Looks Like:
• By the end of the summer, interns will have updated a significant portion of SkyWaters Operation Instructions • Created standardized visual aids and flowcharts used on the production floor • Improved the clarity and consistency of training materials • Left the manufacturing team better equipped to train, cross-train, and execute efficiently
Compensation:
The hourly range for this role is $25.00 - $40.00 per hour. Pay offered is based on many factors, including but not limited to the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.
About SkyWater:
SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans, as well as other employee financial benefits, including:
• 401k match • Life insurance • Opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate • Comprehensive benefits package, promoting a healthy life, including: • Benefit eligibility day one • Medical, dental, mental health benefits • Vision • Legal planning • Short- and long-term disability • Paid time off • Paid holidays • On-site fitness facility • On-site self-serve market
SkyWater Complies with Federal and State Disability Laws:
We make 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, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Recruiting@SkyWaterTechnology.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including Disability and Veterans:
SkyWater Technology is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans.