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SkyWater Technology is searching for a
Quantum Platform Integration Senior Staff Engineer for our Bloomington, MN site to drive process integration activities on Superconducting Josephson Junction based technologies.
Responsibilities:Working with external and internal groups on the development of Superconducting processes at SkyWater you will:
- Advise on process module development, process margin improvement, and process control
- Coordinate activities with process & tool engineers to develop process enhancement for Superconducting device features.
- Lead Structured Problem Solving meetings to resolve technology issues
- Define and implement process experiments for development and module characterization.
- Analyze and report results of process module experiments to the team through program review meetings
- Interpret results from physical failure analysis and electrical test data.
- Actively drive the qualification milestones for new Superconducting offerings.
- Interface with Customers on technical requests and challenges.
Required Qualifications:- Education: Bachelors & Masters in an Engineering discipline, or PhD in in Electrical, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics or other relevant discipline.
- 5-10 years of experience (Bachelors & Masters) or 2-3 years (PhD)
- Demonstrated knowledge of semiconductor process/fabrication
- Demonstrated experience of process module development, process margin improvement, and process control
- Work effectively as a team member with people from other groups
- Ability to extract, organize and analyze data (both electrical and physical)
- Working Knowledge with statistical analysis tools, DOEs, and SPC
- Able to communicate technical data and results to program leaders and managers
- Self-motivated with a drive to solve problems
Preferred Qualifications:- Extensive experience with Superconducting Materials and Josephson Junctions
- Education: PhD in an Engineering discipline.
The annual salary range for this role is $114,320 - $171,480. 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.
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