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 I work with are nice." ((in 7 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 6 reviews)); "Work Life balance decent" ((in 4 reviews)); "The culture feels positive and upbeat." ((in 3 reviews)); "Good pay, sub" ((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 9 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs (survived 8 in 13 years), no HR support." ((in 4 reviews)); "Upper management either is incompetent or doesn't care." ((in 3 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

4.0

Oct 6, 2025

Ok company

Staff engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work schedule, ok work environment

Cons

Relatively low pay for the industry

5.0

Sep 28, 2025

Good place

Equipment engineering intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is a new facility with hardworking engineers

Cons

Development cycles are dependent on funding

1.0

Aug 25, 2025

No Career Path

Senior manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good location, not great parking.

Cons

No career path. No access to HR.

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