Field Support Chemist

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!

Field Support Chemist

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Provide technical guidance and recommendations for completed lab analysis to the Manufacturing Plant, Reverse Osmosis Building, and Chemical Distribution Systems
• Must be willing to learn the process in the supported departments/areas
• Responsible for maintaining lab equipment: microscope, fume hoods, thermal ovens, particle counters, ICs, titrators, fluoride analyzers, balance, spectrophotometer, incubator, hot plate, and pH meter
• Responsible for maintaining field equipment: Thermal IC, titrator, analytical balance
• Coordinate scheduling of preventative maintenance and calibration for lab and field instrumentation
• Responsible for stocking reagents for instrumentation
• Ability to grab field samples for analysis
• Ability to use ION chromatography and interpret results
• Bacteria testing for reclaim system and Ultra-Pure Water
• Active participant in supporting department meetings, capital planning, and expense budgeting
• SPC monitoring
• Data analysis
• Work within defined technical processes and procedures
• Initiate and drive continuous improvements
• Uphold area upkeep and 5S principles
• Collaborate cross departmentally, escalate as required
• Maintenance and creation of standard operating procedures
• Record keeping, reporting, as required

Shift: Monday through Friday

Required Qualifications:

• Education: 2 Year Technical/associate's degree in chemistry or equivalent discipline
• Experience: 2 years of work experience (lab experience)
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• At times bending and or crouching

Desired Qualifications:

• Education: a relevant completed vocational / professional training of at least 3 years
• Experience: 3-5 years of work experience

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 cafeteria, fitness facility, and 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