Principal Engineer Microelectronic Semiconductors/Sr Principal Engineer Microelectronic Semiconductors

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

1d • $108,800 - $203,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Microelectronics Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineer for its Manufacturing Operations Engineering Team supporting the Baltimore/Elkridge, Maryland area. This is a second-shift position supporting a highly automated surface-mount technology (SMT) manufacturing environment. The role owns manufacturing processes and helps ensure successful production hardware delivery through process development, equipment support, failure-trend analysis, and root-cause and corrective-action work. Engineers work hands-on in a fast-paced environment and collaborate across departments to improve process performance, product quality, and delivery schedules. The position may be filled at level 3 or level 4 and requires support for both the Linthicum and Elkridge, Maryland sites. Travel is 10% of the time; relocation assistance is unavailable. No clearance is required to start, but the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Requirements

• For level 3: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related STEM field and at least 3 years of experience; or a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a related STEM field and 1 year of experience.
• For level 4: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related STEM field and at least 6 years of experience; or a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering or a related STEM field and at least 4 years of experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting specifications, parts lists, and engineering drawings.
• Attention to detail and demonstrated problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Ability to work second shift.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Ability to support both Linthicum and Elkridge, Maryland sites.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Knowledge of manufacturing engineering and Lean Six Sigma concepts, analytical ability to review requirements and engineering drawings and translate them into manufacturing processes, self-direction, organization, teamwork, effective communication across teams, and previous experience with MS Office tools.

Nice To Haves

• Previous chemicals or materials science experience.
• Previous experience leading or managing teams.
• Previous experience in SMT or a similar electronics manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting complex equipment to ensure adequate availability and performance.
• Understanding of GD&T and measurement methods.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of complex manufacturing equipment.
• Significant knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles; Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Proven experience and expertise in manufacturing engineering and process control.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes related to SMT routing and manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot and support complex manufacturing equipment.
• Compile data and analyze manufacturing processes for process control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop and implement process improvements and solutions.
• Support operators and technicians through troubleshooting and training.
• Monitor product yields and maintain program yield targets.
• Support program meetings in developing root-cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Attend program meetings to report yield issues, yield-detractor investigation findings, and corrective actions.
• Interface with manufacturing management, technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management, and program support teams.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior