Device Integration Sr Staff Engineer

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SkyWater Technology is searching for a Device Integration Senior Staff Engineer for our Bloomington, MN site to drive device centering activities on 90nm technologies.
Responsibilities:
Working with external and internal groups on the development of 90nm process flows at SkyWater you will:
• Lead new device development, integration, and transfer in a manufacturing environment.
• Coordinate activities with process & modeling engineers to optimize device performance and margin control.
• Define and implement process experiments and module characterization.
• Analyze electrical test data to refine device specifications.
• Lead Structured Problem Solving meetings to resolve technology issues.
• Analyze and report results of process module experiments to the team through program review meetings.
• Interpret results from physical failure analysis and electrical test data.
• Actively drive the qualification milestones for process integration improvements.
• Interface with Customers on technical requests and challenges.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelors & Masters in an Engineering discipline, or PhD in in Electrical, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics or other relevant discipline.
• 7-12 years of experience (Bachelors & Masters) or 2-3 years (PhD)
• Demonstrated knowledge of semiconductor process/fabrication and device characterization
• Demonstrated experience of process module engineering, new device development, and process control
• Work effectively as a team member with people from other groups
• Ability to extract, organize and analyze data (both electrical and physical)
• Working Knowledge with statistical analysis tools, DOEs, and SPC
• Able to communicate technical data and results to program leaders and managers
• Self-motivated with a drive to solve problems
Preferred Qualifications:
• Extensive experience with CMOS logic and analog devices
• Background in device characterization and modeling
• Education: PhD in an Engineering discipline.
• Project Management skills and/or defined training.
US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship.


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, an on-site, self-serve market.

SkyWater is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants for al