Development Engineering Technician

2401 E 86th St, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA

Posted Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Bold Thinking. World Changing. At Sky Water, 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. Sky Water’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!

Our Development Engineering Technician will perform experiments for the Sky Water Advanced Technology Services (ATS) Engineering team.

B Shift
: Sun–Tue + every other Wed, 6:00 PM–6:15 AM. 10% shift differential.

• Communicate to Development Engineers on nights/weekends when ATS material is not moving in the factory.
• Troubleshooting and disposition of non‑conforming material.
• Performs standard and advanced engineering experiments from our online ATS Technician Request system.
• Will become proficient to process wafers across all fab toolsets (100+).
• Develops work instruction, process, and metrology recipes, and refine for results.
• Utilize continuous improvement and engage colleagues within operations group to eliminate waste and improve product quality.
• Operate with a reasonable level of independence.

• AAS and 1+ years, or BS and 0-1 years’ experience in a semiconductor fab or lab environment. Will also consider relevant semi experience in lieu of degree.
• Understanding of Semi processing in one of the following areas:
  Photo, Etch, Thin Films, CMP, or Implant/RTA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office

• Demonstrated experience with engineering experiments
• Prior experience with RSC writing and changing engineering specs
• Demonstrated experience with SPC

U.S. Citizen

Required:

This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.

The hourly range for this role is $24.39–$36.58 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.

Sky Water 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 401(k) match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase Sky Water stock at a discounted rate.

Additionally, Sky Water 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.

Sky Water 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 Recr

2401 E 86th St, Bloomington, MN 55425, USA