Plant Maintenance Senior Technician

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 or Florida 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!


SkyWater is hiring a Plant Maintenance Senior Technician to support our Cleanroom at our Headquarters in Bloomington, MN. This role will monitor control system data, coordinate/plan/perform equipment preventative maintenance, repairs, and improvements. If you like to troubleshoot and look for constant improvements, this job is for you!


Pay Premium: This role offers a 10% differential


Responsibilities:
• Monitor control system data and takes actions when systems are out of control, in alarm, or changing unexpectedly.
• Perform system rounds and rotate equipment.
• Coordinate/Plan/Perform equipment preventative maintenance, repairs, and improvements.
• Work with contractors to make repairs and improvements.
• Work with management, engineers, and other team members.
• Respond to control problems, alarms, variations, and calibrations.
• Document system changes, operating procedures, events, and improvements.
• Solve system and equipment problems.

Required Qualifications:
• High school diploma, 2 year degree, or Bachelor's degree
• 4 years direct experience with AAS degree or 6+ years direct experience without a degree.
• Are good with your hands. Understand mechanical components and have the ability to repair. Understand preventative maintenance practices.
• Can work safely and with safe practices.
• Have experience working on Facilities Plant systems & equipment:
◦ Reverse Osmosis, Deionized Water, Chilled Water, Building Automation, Makeup Air, Air Handling, Roof Top Units, Hot Water and Low-Pressure Steam Boilers, Acid Waste Neutralization, Chemical Distribution, Gas Distribution, Fume Scrubbers, General Exhaust, Vacuum & Compressed Dry Air Systems.
• Not a morning person? No problem! B Shift is defined as Sunday through Tuesday and every other Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 6:15 am. This role offers a 10% differential
• US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship.
Physical Requirements:
• Lifting and moving processing equipment, applicable tools, office equipment, and some chemical drums.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts, a minimum of 3-4 days/week.
• Performing a variety of long distance walking, stair/ladder climbing, standing, sitting & data entry.
• Wearing complete fab attire for full shift.
• Meeting all safety and cleanroom requirements.
• Wearing proper personal protective equipment for work with hazardous chemicals, gasses and hot/cold outdoor environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Have Military experience in a related field.
• Have experience in semiconductor fab facilities.
• Have a certification or license in a related field.


The hourly range for this role is $28.04 - $42.06 per hour. (This role also offers a shift differential of 10%). 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