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SkyWater Technology

OPC / DFM Engineer

Bloomington, MN · On-site

$69K - $103K/yr

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 ...

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Entegris

Engineer I, Manufacturing Engineering

Chaska, MN · On-site

$63K - $80K/yr

Engineer I, Manufacturing Engineering Entegris is growing and seeking an entry-level Manufacturing ... Familiarity with contamination control practices (e.g., cleanroom assembly, semiconductor standards ...

Entegris

Engineer I, Manufacturing Engineering

Chaska, MN

$63K - $80K/yr

Engineer I, Manufacturing Engineering Entegris is growing and seeking an entry-level Manufacturing ... Familiarity with contamination control practices (e.g., cleanroom assembly, semiconductor standards ...

Benchmark

Trainer I

Rochester, MN · On-site

... semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you ... Other information: * Entry level; 2 year degree or equivalent combination of education and ...

Entegris

Engineer I, Manufacturing Engineering

Chaska, MN · On-site

$63K - $80K/yr

Engineer I, Manufacturing Engineering Entegris is growing and seeking an entry-level Manufacturing ... Familiarity with contamination control practices (e.g., cleanroom assembly, semiconductor standards ...

Benchmark

Shipping & Receiving Clerk II

Rochester, MN · On-site

$17.83 - $20.74/hr

... semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you ... training entry-level employees • May operate forklift • Process inputs for receipts and ...

Benchmark

Machine Operator I

Rochester, MN · On-site

$17.83 - $19.78/hr

... semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you ... basic entry level machines, such as Selective Solder, Wave, Feeder load, Axial/Radial Benchmark ...

Benchmark

Shipping & Receiving Clerk II

Rochester, MN · On-site

$17.83 - $19.78/hr

... semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you ... training entry-level employees • May operate forklift • Process inputs for receipts and ...

Benchmark

Machine Operator I

Rochester, MN · On-site

$17.52 - $19.40/hr

... semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you ... entry level machines, such as Selective Solder, Wave, Feeder load, Axial/Radial This position is ...

Benchmark

Shipping & Receiving Clerk II

Rochester, MN · On-site

$17.83 - $19.78/hr

... semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you ... training entry-level employees • May operate forklift • Process inputs for receipts and ...

Benchmark

Shipping & Receiving Clerk II

Winona, MN · On-site

$15.83 - $19.78/hr

... semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you ... training entry-level employees • May operate forklift • Process inputs for receipts and ...

Benchmark

Machine Operator I

Rochester, MN · On-site

$15.83 - $19.74/hr

... semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you ... basic entry level machines, such as Selective Solder, Wave, Feeder load, Axial/Radial Benchmark ...

Benchmark

Machine Operator I

Rochester, MN · On-site

$17.83 - $19.78/hr

... semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you ... basic entry level machines, such as Selective Solder, Wave, Feeder load, Axial/Radial Benchmark ...

Benchmark

Shipping & Receiving Clerk III

Winona, MN · On-site

$17.62 - $22.03/hr

... semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you ... training entry-level employees. • May operate forklift. • Process inputs for receipts and ...

Benchmark

Machine Operator I

Rochester, MN · On-site

$15.83 - $20/hr

... semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you ... basic entry level machines, such as Selective Solder, Wave, Feeder load, Axial/Radial Benchmark ...

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How much do entry level semiconductor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level semiconductor in Minnesota is $18.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.97 and $20.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Entry Level Semiconductor job?

An Entry Level Semiconductor job typically involves working in the manufacturing, testing, or design of semiconductor devices such as microchips and circuits. Responsibilities may include operating fabrication equipment, testing chip functionality, analyzing production data, and assisting engineers in research and development. These positions often require a background in electrical engineering, materials science, or a related field, though some roles provide on-the-job training. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and an understanding of semiconductor processes are valuable in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Entry Level Semiconductor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Semiconductor professional, you typically need a background in electrical engineering, physics, materials science, or a related field, emphasizing strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with semiconductor fabrication equipment, cleanroom protocols, and basic programming or data analysis tools is often required. Attention to detail, teamwork, and a willingness to learn are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills enable employees to efficiently support production processes, maintain high quality standards, and adapt to the rapidly evolving technologies in the semiconductor industry.

What kinds of tasks can I expect to handle daily as an entry level semiconductor professional?

As an entry level semiconductor professional, your daily responsibilities may involve assisting with the fabrication and testing of semiconductor devices, monitoring production equipment for quality and efficiency, and documenting process data. You'll likely participate in maintaining cleanroom protocols, troubleshooting minor technical issues, and collaborating with engineers and technicians to support process improvements. The work environment is fast-paced and team-oriented, offering many opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues. Over time, these experiences can help you develop specialized skills and progress to more advanced roles within the industry.

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OPC / DFM Engineer

OPC / DFM Engineer

SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc.

Bloomington, MN • On-site

$69K - $103K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

SkyWater Technology rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 156 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

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 an OPC / DFM Engineer for our HQ site in Bloomington, MN.
This position will focus on Optical Proximity Correction (OPC) techniques and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) in a cross-functional setting in a customer-centered environment. The successful candidate will collaborate with a variety of teams around the business and will be responsible for CDSEM metrology procedures, data collection requirements and maintaining data analysis scripts to support development of OPC models. The position will also collaborate with tapeout engineers to create/update mask tapeout flows, maintain training documents and able to develop future skills to create OPC models.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Define and maintain CDSEM metrology procedures.
  • Define and maintain data collection procedures to meet customer requirements.
  • Train process technicians on CDSEM metrology collection techniques and establish BKMs.
  • Create and maintain data analysis scripts to handle large data sets from multiple sources that enable OPC model calibrations and correction recipe development.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science or in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or other relevant Engineering discipline.
  • 1+ year in CDSEM recipe creation and data collection supporting OPC modeling development work
  • Familiarity with Python or similar scripting language for handling large data sets composed of disparate data streams.
  • Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Positive interpersonal skills, highly energetic and self-motivated.
  • Experience with application of structured problem-solving methodology
  • US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of or ability to obtain government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience using machine learning tools to sanitize large data sets, create code or utilities, and improve engineering workflows.
  • Support customer requests through test structure creation and reticle builds.
  • Work closely with design, layout, and process engineers to understand and incorporate technology requirements into the OPC models and PDKs.

The annual salary range for this role is $69,040 - $103,560. 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.
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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 recruiting@skywatertechnology.com before responding.

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