Photolithography Process Development Engineer

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Position Summary :

We are looking for a hardworking and passionate Photolithography Process Development Engineer for our Florida Advanced Packaging site. In this role you will lead, develop and improve processes for integrated Advanced Packaging process flows and Heterogenous Integration (HI) platform technologies such as Hybrid Bonding and Direct Bond Interconnect (DBI), 2.5D and 3D Interposer, and Fan-Out Wafer Level Packaging (FOWLP). Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills are required to effectively and efficiently communicate ideas with foundry customers, colleagues, and management.

Responsibilities :

• Lead / Assist with processes development / integration for new fan out wafer level packaging and Heterogeneous 3D Integration in a development-to-manufacturing environment.
• Fundamental understanding of lithography metrology, resist chemistries, Dry Film Resists, process bias stackups and DOE characterization
• Support CD-SEM / Overlay / Inspection / Defect Review / Camtek etc. and be able to create recipes and run wafers independently.
• Lead or work in a team for process integration of advanced packaging solutions for platform Heterogenous Integration technologies and unique customer applications.
• Investigate and drive integration changes for improved device performance and yield improvement.
• Routinely monitor selected in-line and end-of-line SPC charts for trends or excursions that can be addressed by integration changes.
• Establishment of Work Instructions, FMEAs, control plans and OCAPs

The job also requires performing other duties as assigned. Percentages of time spent on job duties are estimates and may vary for each position.

Required Qualifications :

Education : BS Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent.

Experience and Skills :

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 $131,840 - $197,760. 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, and an on-site self-serve market.

SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes 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, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com.

EOE, including disability / vets