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Job description
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:
We are seeking a D- Shift Supervisor - Photolithography to lead production operations within a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for shift execution, personnel leadership, safety compliance, tool performance oversight, and achieving production targets while maintaining world-class quality standards.
The ideal candidate combines strong lithography process knowledge with proven leadership capability in a cleanroom manufacturing environment.
D Shift: Wednesday through Friday in week one, and Wednesday through Saturdayin week two, from 6:55pm - 7:10am. This role offers a 15% differential
Major Areas of Accountability:
Shift Operations Leadership
Lead and supervise photolithography operators and process technicians during assigned shift
Drive daily production targets including throughput, WIP management, and cycle time
Ensure smooth shift handoff communication
Respond to process excursions and coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams
Escalate issues appropriately to minimize downtime and yield impact
Technical & Process Oversight
Monitor critical lithography metrics (CD control, overlay, defect density, resist thickness)
Support troubleshooting of coat, expose, develop processes
Ensure SPC compliance and process control adherence
Coordinate tool qualifications and maintenance schedules
Partner with engineering on continuous improvement initiatives
Equipment Oversight
Experience working with industry-standard tools such as:
ASML steppers/scanners
Nikon Corporation exposure systems
Canon Inc. lithography systems
TEL track systems
KLA Corporation inspection/metrology tools
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Enforce cleanroom protocols and EHS standards
Ensure documentation accuracy and shift reporting discipline
Drive root cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone) for excursions
Maintain compliance with manufacturing and quality systems
Team Development
Coach and mentor team members
Conduct performance discussions and provide feedback
Manage shift staffing, attendance, and scheduling
Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of semiconductor manufacturing experience
2+ years of photolithography-specific experience preferred
2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role preferred
Strong understanding of:
Photoresist processes (coat, expose, develop)
CD and overlay control
SPC and statistical analysis
Experience in high-volume 200mm or 300mm fab environments
Ability to work in a cleanroom and support the assigned shift schedule
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field
Experience ramping new tools or processes
Familiarity with MES systems
Proficiency in Excel
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 cafeteria, fitness facility, and self-serve market.
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