The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) within Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Semiconductor Equipment Engineer for our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) - located outside of Baltimore, Maryland – where we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor products for internal and commercial production customers as well as emerging technology programs.
Northrop Grumman’s ATL semiconductor foundry is a unique capability supporting a range of production microelectronic devices (Silicon, Gallium Arsenide, Gallium Nitride, Silicon Carbide, Carbon Nanotubes) and providing leading edge technology development in superconducting electronics. Our devices enable a number of Northrop Grumman’s ground-based radars, avionic radars, and space systems. Our multidisciplinary foundry team enables activities from development to sustainment process engineering. ATL is responsible for all aspects of semiconductor technology including design, mask making, wafer fabrication, test, and assembly.
The Semiconductor Equipment Engineer will lead and manage engineering projects such as continuous improvement with an emphasis on tool uptime and availability, vendor management, equipment layout, cleanroom construction and installation of semiconductor equipment at Northrop Grumman's semiconductor foundry in Baltimore with an emphasis on Wet Processing.
Responsibilities include all aspects of facilities and factory layout for foundry equipment. The chosen candidate will develop and apply continuous improvement programs for existing foundry equipment; and be responsible for all aspects of project management including working with and direction contractors/sub-contractors along with alignment with management. May be responsible for the running a group or groups of tools, from day-to-day operations up to and including service contracts with vendors.
Minimal travel - one to three short trips per year.
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Basic Qualifications:
-Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering or any related STEM degree with 8 years of relevant experience (6 years with a Masters; or 3yrs with a PhD)
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with semiconductor fabrication equipment
-Requires experience with semiconductor wafer fabrication facilities and operation
-Experience with fab facility infrastructure, and maintenance.
-Demonstrated ability to work with cross organizational teams such as engineering, line maintenance and building maintenance
-Experience with Lithography Semiconductor Production Equipment
-Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance
-US Citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications:
-Experience with Architecture and Engineering (“A&E”) drawing sets
-Experience with equipment installation and tool startup a plus
-Proven track record managing strategic projects from inception through completion; including financial, risk and schedule management
-Experience interfacing with vendors for equipment repairs, service contracts, and purchase preferred #NGMCFab