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Defect Reduction Section Manager 2401 E 86th St, Bloomington, MN 55425 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 or Florida 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! Position Summary: SkyWater Technology is seeking an innovative Defect Reduction Section Manager to lead our defect reduction initiatives within high-volume semiconductor manufacturing. This role offers an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers ready to transition into management while maintaining a strong technical focus. You will be responsible for supervising and mentoring a team that includes defect technicians and defect tool owner engineers specialists who ensure high-quality defect metrology data, develop advanced defect recipes, and integrate new metrology tools. Additionally, you will drive strategic planning, oversee production floor operations, lead rapid-response investigations, and coordinate cross-functional task forces to optimize yield and process stability. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Supervision: Manage and mentor defect technicians and defect tool owner engineers, ensuring high-quality performance and professional growth. Provide technical guidance on defect investigation, troubleshooting methodologies, and the effective use of inspection and metrology tools. Promote collaboration within the team to integrate defect data analysis with process improvement initiatives. Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop and implement a comprehensive defect reduction roadmap with clear yield improvement targets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (device development, integration, fab modules) to ensure defect reduction initiatives support overall manufacturing objectives. Production Oversight & Excursion Management: Monitor production floor operations to track yield performance and swiftly address production excursions. Lead rapid-response task forces and perform detailed root cause analyses to implement corrective actions and enhance process stability. Technical Execution & Innovation: Utilize advanced data analytics and statistical process control (SPC) to identify defect trends and optimize processes. Support defect tool owner engineers in developing innovative defect recipes and integrating new defect metrology tools. Encourage the adoption of robust data validation protocols and cutting-edge inspection methodologies. Communication & Continuous Improvement: Present defect data and actionable insights to engineering teams and senior management. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, creative problem solving, a d technical excellence.