Quality Assurance Engineer

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:

SkyWater is actively seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our dynamic team to support Wafer Services and Advanced Technology Services in Kissimmee, FL. The role will be responsible for the definition, implementation, and improvement of Quality-related practices and procedures for the organization, principally as they relate to manufacturing process development and the associated business processes. The role will work closely with fellow employees and customers to ensure products and processes meet specifications and standards.

Major Areas of Accountability :

• Designing, implementing, and improving a calibration system compliant to ISO 9001 requirements.
• Performing internal process audits to identify gaps and nonconformities for both Wafer Services and Advanced Technology Services processes.
• Initiating and completing corrective actions to address gaps and nonconformities using a structured problem-solving methodology.
• Communicating internal audit results and corrective actions through verbal and written means as well as published internal memos.
• Assisting with preparation for external ISO 9001 certification audits by closing corrective actions and developing calibration and internal audit reports.
• Assisting with preparation for future certifications by performing gap analyses of the existing Quality Management System (QMS) with focus on calibration and internal audit processes.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Education. BS in a STEM discipline (Electrical, Mechanical Engineering; Mathematics, Science, other) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Experience: Minimum 4 years of Quality Assurance experience in a regulated environment or 3 years semiconductor and/or advanced aging manufacturing experience.

• Skills:
• Data analysis including Statistical Process Control (SPC), Statistical Process Validation/Qualification.
• Structured problem-solving including Root Cause Analysis
• Clear problem-solving capability with data-driven, systematic approaches to finding solutions.
• Positive interpersonal skills, highly energetic, and self-motivated, and able to lead cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to meet commitments and deliver results.
• Ability to manage and execute multiple projects simultaneously and shift priorities to meet business needs.

US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of a government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of equipment used in the manufacture of semiconductors and/or advanced aging.

• Certified auditor to one or more of the following standards ISO 13485, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and AS 9100.

OR

• Understanding of the Calibration and Internal Audit-related sections of the ISO 9001 standard.
• FMEA (design, process, product, etc.) knowledge preferred.

The annual salary range for this role is $66,480 - $99,720. 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 other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.

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 ... or ....

EOE, including disability/vets