Industrial Facilities Engineering Chemical Systems Technician

Job Duties

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!

Primary Objective:

Plant Engineering Chemical Systems Technician

Shift:E Shift:8 am - 4 pm, Monday-Friday

Major Areas of Accountability:

Provide cultural leadership by exemplifying core values

Coordinate/Plan/Perform equipment preventative maintenance, repairs, and improvements

Contractor management

Provide technical guidance to technicians and be directly involved in SOP development and training

Support root cause investigations and implementation of solutions

Technical expert and primary focus on chemical systems, slurry systems, chemical dilutions, batch creations. Responsible for drum, tote chemical changes and offloading of bulk chemical systems.

Working knowledge of filtration, assay concentrations, titrations, pH, %Solids, conductivity

Unloading and receipt of chemical deliveries, storage of chemicals, review of certificate of analysis

Develop annual plans for activities within equipment area as well as capital planning

Ensure site uptime and equipment reliability.

Management of chemical inventory, FIFO

Hazardous waste handling

Resist cannister changes

Maintain supply and quality parameters of chemical and slurry distributions.

Maintain equipment uptime through maintenance activities and troubleshooting of system equipment which include valves, filters, piping, pressure vacuum vessels, pumps, instrumentation and other components.

Ability to operate system equipment via HMI for batch creation and - or distribution.

Ability to monitor and operate HVAC equipment and respond to key equipment such as boilers, cooling towers, and chillers which are critical for clean room operations.

Other key equipment: scrubber systems, fire system, vacuum, compressed air

Operate the DI water plant

Perform system rounds and rotate equipment

Work within defined technical processes and procedures.

Initiate and drive continuous improvements.

Uphold area upkeep and 5S principles.

Ability to operate heavy machinery including forklift, pallet jack

Collaborate cross departmentally, escalate as required.

Complete assigned preventative maintenance tasks.

Record keeping, reporting, as required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: 2 Year Technical/associate's degree in technical discipline or equivalent military training / manufacturing work experience.

Experience:

5 years' experience in chemical operations or manufacturing

8-10 years related work experience- manufacturing or operations.

Skills: mechanical inclination, ability to troubleshoot system equipment, good communication, attentive to detail, collaborative.

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

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift 50 lbs

At times bending and or crouching

Personal protective equipment requirements

Don fab attire as necessary

Desired Qualifications:

Education: a relevant completed vocational / professional training of at least 3 years

Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Boiler license

Building automation

EPA 608 Universal Refrigerant Certificate

The hourly range for this role is $42.46 - $63.69 per hour. 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 [email protected].

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 [email protected] before responding.

Minimum Education Required

Associate Degree

Minimum Experience Required

5 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55425

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

11884

Job Benefits

Not specified