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Photolithography Process Technician

SkyWater Technology
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
5204 East Ben White Boulevard (Show on map)
Nov 03, 2026
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! The Photolithography Process Technician is responsible for sustaining daily manufacturing operations within the photolithography department This role focuses on operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting ASML steppers and scanners alongside TEL (Tokyo Electron) track systems during 12-hour compressed work week shifts to ensure optimal product quality, tool uptime, and yield targets. Key Responsibilities Daily Shift Operations: Execute production runs according to standard operating procedures (SOPs), managing wafer lots through automated TEL track coater/developer modules and ASML exposure tools. Process Monitoring & SPC: Monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts to track tool and process performance; identify, flag, and contain out-of-control or out-of-specification (OOC/OOS) events. Troubleshooting & Qualification: Qualify photolithography equipment for production after maintenance or downs, performing first-line troubleshooting on track fluidics, wafer handling errors, focus/exposure offsets, and overlay misalignments. Defect & Metrology Analysis: Utilize metrology tools (CD-SEM, overlay measurement systems, automated defect inspection) to verify critical dimensions and alignment accuracy, disposing of wafers based on predefined criteria. Rework Management: Identify lithography printing failures, initiate wafer rework procedures (resist strip and clean), and document root causes. Collaboration & Handover: Partner closely with Equipment Technicians and Process Engineers to resolve complex ASML/TEL tool failures, and provide clear, detailed shift handovers to ensure continuity across alternating teams. Safety & Cleanroom Compliance: Strict adherence to cleanroom protocols (wearing full bunny suit), chemical safety (handling photoresists, developers, solvents), and standard hazardous materials procedures. Qualifications & Skills Experience: 2 years of experience working inside a semiconductor cleanroom environment, with hands-on experience operating ASML steppers/scanners and TEL track systems. Technical Skills: Familiarity with photolithography manufacturing execution systems (MES), basic SPC software, and recipe selection for automated lithography clusters. Physical & Schedule Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, and carry wafer pods inside a cleanroom environment for the duration of a 12-hour compressed work week shift (including scheduled days, nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the shift schedule). 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 as other employee financial benefits, including 401k match, and life insurance. 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 We will never ask applicants to pay fees, purchase equipment or gift cards, or provide financial information before a formal offer of employment has been accepted. If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent our company, please verify its authenticity by contacting our recruitment team at recruiting@skywatertechnology.com before responding.