Equipment Maintenance Technician

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

Posted Tuesday, January 6, 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!

Shift: Sunday through Tuesday and every other Wednesday 6:00 am to 6:15 pm

Position Summary: Our Equipment Maintenance Technicians are responsible for performing preventative maintenance, electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting and installation of various semiconductor fabrication machines.

• Dismantle, adjust, repair and assemble equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating and repair manuals.
• Use test and diagnostic equipment to identify root cause problems and put corrective actions in place.
• Perform preventive and unscheduled maintenance duties on production equipment.
• Complete and maintain required documentation for quality standards.
• Rebuild equipment and sub‑assemblies as required.
• Perform equipment modifications as directed by engineers.
• Participate in Maintenance or cross‑functional teams such as 5S+ and CIP.
• Take ownership of small projects and equipment assembly tasks.
• Work with outside vendors as required.
• Process chemical and gas handling.
• Maintains critical spares and consumables inventory.

The job also requires performing other duties as assigned.

Education:

2‑Year Technical/Associate Degree in Science, Math, Engineering, Semi‑Conductor Manufacturing or a related discipline or equivalent military training / work experience.

Experience and/or Training:

• 3+ years experience in a maintenance manufacturing position.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks and required documentation.
• Ability to define, initiate, manage, and execute on projects to improve tool function and metrics. The ability to work in a cross‑functional team environment, prioritize tasks, and plan for maintenance is essential.

Competent with Windows OS interfaces, MS Office suite.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to work 12‑hour shifts.
• Ability to work with and around chemicals.
• Wear complete fab attire for an entire shift and meet all safety and cleanroom requirements.

Sky Water Technology Foundry, Inc. subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applications must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Experience and/or Training:

• Semiconductor industry experience.

The hourly range for this role is $24.88 - $37.33 per hour. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job‑related…