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Automation Staff Engineer

SkyWater Technology
Kissimmee, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 3/28/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Staff Engineer position at SkyWater Technology?

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!

SkyWater is hiring as Automation Engineer Staff for our Kissimmee, FL site. Will work independently designing, coding, and supporting factory automation equipment interfaces. Will introduce and implement new applications, technologies, or techniques to support factory automation.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain automation equipment interface solutions for controlling semiconductor factory equipment using SECS/GEM and GEM300 protocols.
  • Integrate automation solutions to 3rd party support systems such as Automatic Process Control (APC) or Fault Detection & Classification (FDC) within the factory.
  • Identify and implement custom Automation rules for improving site metrics such as Automated Move Out %, Line Yield, rework etc.
  • Troubleshoot automation and equipment issues from application and communication log files.
  • Works with tool owners to identify and document equipment control strategies.
  • Can work independently on complex problems and serve as top level support for junior engineers or technicians in the company.

Required Qualifications

      • Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field of study with 3 years manufacturing industry-related experience. Will consider additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
      • Develop and maintain automation equipment interface solutions for controlling semiconductor factory equipment.
      • Experience automating 200mm semiconductor equipment.
      • Experience developing on multiple software platforms & technologies. C#, C , java, SQL or python.
      • Project Management and technical documentation skills.
      • US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship.

Seize the opportunity to work with a thriving public company in the strategically important semiconductor industry. Join SkyWater and be part of our success!

The annual salary range for this role is $91,600 - $137,400. 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 952-851-5200 or Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com.

EOE, including disability/vets

 

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