Does SkyWater Technology Foundry pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, SkyWater Technology Foundry employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at SkyWater Technology Foundry. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at SkyWater Technology Foundry?

60% of SkyWater Technology Foundry employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated SkyWater Technology Foundry 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SkyWater Technology Foundry?

Maintenance Technician (6) , Engineer (5) , Technician (4) , Process Development Engineer (3) , Process Engineer (3) , Process Technician (3) , Staff Engineer (3) , Equipment Engineer (2) , Intern (2) , Machine Operator (2)

What are the pros of working at SkyWater Technology Foundry according to real employee reviews?

"The people are here are great and the development work is interesting." ((in 8 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 7 reviews)); "Work Life balance decent" ((in 4 reviews)); "The culture feels positive and upbeat." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at SkyWater Technology Foundry according to real employee reviews?

"Management is always pinching pennies on the important tasks, then they end up spending way more in the long run when equipment fails." ((in 8 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs (survived 8 in 13 years), no HR support." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about SkyWater Technology Foundry layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about SkyWater Technology Foundry layoffs and their outlook for job security at SkyWater Technology Foundry in 2026.

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3.4

60% would recommend to a friend

(84 total reviews)

Thomas Sonderman

65% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Culture & values

2.9

Senior management

SkyWater Technology Foundry has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 84 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SkyWater Technology Foundry employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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84 reviews

3.0

Oct 8, 2025

An ok place

Process technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The 3 day/4 day schedule.

Cons

The amount of responsibility laid on your shoulders. Everyone's shoulders. Feet drenched in sweat after running all day. Dehydrated. Trying to keep up.

3.0

Jan 24, 2025

With more people it would be a great job

Process development engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pretty good work hours Growing quickly

Cons

Stressful environment because lack of people Bad health insurance

4.0

Nov 4, 2024

SyWater review

Process integration engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

SkyWater was a positive place to work, largely due to the supportive and collaborative team. I enjoyed learning from talented colleagues, and the projects were consistently interesting, offering just the right mix of challenge and opportunity to grow. Overall, if you're looking for a workplace with great people, engaging work, and growth potential, SkyWater is a strong choice.

Cons

It's a small company so there's some growing pains that you should expect.

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