Skyworks Offers Bay Area Innovation in Cedar Rapids

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For employees of Skyworks, going to work each day is more than just a job. It’s a place to build connections – literally. 

“We design cutting-edge, world-class products for world-class customers,” says Tim Faughn, vice president of engineering. 

The Cedar Rapids-based design center of the global semiconductor company focuses on wireless communications products and solutions. To help those products come to life, the company employs intelligent, innovative engineers and empowers them with advanced tools, collaborative environments and the freedom to explore bold ideas. From concept to deployment, Skyworks’ engineers have full ownership of their projects and can see them come to life, enabling some of the world’s biggest brands. 

“Career opportunities here at Skyworks are comparable to Silicon Valley innovation, without the Bay Area high cost of living,” says Faughn. “We pride ourselves on the fact that innovation and collaboration aren’t just buzzwords here. They’re the everyday reality for our employees.” 

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Oftentimes, the opportunity for a career at Skyworks starts sooner than people might think. Seven out of every 12 engineers in Cedar Rapids begin as an intern or co-op while in college. This experience embeds them in the day-to-day life of a Skyworks engineer, giving them a taste of the company’s culture of growth through mentorship, learning opportunities and internal mobility. 

“Great ideas are made better by polishing them as a team and maximizing their impact,” Faughn says. “Our employees learn how to work together as a team, they get exposed to a lot of different technical areas that help them grow in their careers.” 

Many interns and co-ops stay at Skyworks because of the experience they had and connections they made, but the Cedar Rapids area plays a role as well. Skyworks offers the same level of challenging and exciting technical work as companies in the Bay Area, but with much more affordability. 

The city is a great place to live and grow a family, and offers lots of outdoor adventures, delicious restaurants and a growing craft brewery scene, as well as a vibrant arts and music culture. 

“Our individual employees’ contributions critically enable our company goals. Every employee makes a difference,” Faughn says. “We all win or lose together.” 

Ready to join a team where everyone’s ideas matter, growth is supported and the work shapes the future? Learn more by visiting skyworksinc.com/careers.