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Major Areas of Accountability:
The UPW Technician shall have skills in system operation and maintenance for an Ultra-Pure Water System in a semiconductor factory. The candidate must have knowledge of UPW process and perform routine operations task(s) pertaining to the UPW / IWN equipment and systems using computer interface, performing maintenance activities on UPW and IWN equipment, test equipment, loading/unloading UPW resin, RO membranes, filters including installation and commissioning. The candidate must have facilities expertise in the following process phases: operation, maintenance, start up, and commissioning.
Daily responsibilities include supporting the operation and maintenance of the UPW and IWN process systems. The job requires daily interface with operation personnel and facilities engineers and other technicians to work in an operating factory. The position demands excellent team player skills. All work on these systems requires detailed understanding of the process equipment and work plans such as Standard Operating Procedures. In addition to the daily operational needs for the system the position will require excellent troubleshooting skills for all aspects i.e. mechanical equipment, valves, instruments, and controls interface.
Specific Job/Position Requirements

• Participate as a member of the RODI operations team working with the SkyWater Technologies UPW System Owner to ensure accurate and complete operations deliverables.
• Good technical writing skills. Must be able to write work plans for scheduled maintenance work to be conducted without any unplanned impacts, i.e. rotating equipment, workarounds, and bringing systems back online.
• Navigate SkyWater Facilities Operation systems and understand functionality on screens.
• Understanding of overall system installation from a process implementation standpoint.
• Troubleshooting of field devices and process equipment to clearly identify process out of spec conditions and assist in root cause analysis and recovery of system to in spec state of operation.
• Strong understanding of Ultra-Pure Water and Industrial Wastewater Systems and Operation.
• Shall have experience with all types of UPW instrumentation including Flow, Pressure, Temperature, Conductivity, Control Valves, etc. installation and application.

Experience with previous UPW and IWN sites is preferred.
Shift: Full-time (C-shift compressed work week)
Required Qualifications:

• Education: High School or GED

• Experience: 5+ years of work experience (water plant)
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Requirements:

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

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
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