Principal / Sr Principal Semiconductor Equipment Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Linthicum Heights, MD

58d

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal or Sr Principal Semiconductor Equipment Engineer for our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) - located in Linthicum, MD outside of Baltimore - 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. What you'll get to do: 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 PVD/CVD/Dry Etch Processing.

Requirements

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or any related STEM degree and 5 years of relevant experience or Master's degree and 3 years relevant experience.
Experience working with semiconductor fabrication equipment.
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 PVD, CVD, and/or Dry Etch Semiconductor Production Equipment.
Experience with Root Cause Analysis/Structured Problem Solving.
US citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance are required.
Bachelors in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or any related STEM degree and 8 years of relevant experience or Master's degree and 6 years relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Dry Etch Semiconductor Production Equipment experience preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA): Utilize RCCA techniques to systematically investigate equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions for effective issue resolution and prevention.
Equipment Reliability and Performance : Apply reliability engineering principles to enhance equipment dependability and performance, monitoring metrics and analyzing data for proactive improvements.
Equipment Maintenance and Optimization : Develop preventive maintenance schedules, optimize processes, and manage spare parts inventory to minimize downtime.
Continuous Improvement : Implement lean and Six Sigma methodologies for continuous improvement.
Tool Documentation Repositories : Maintain tool documentation repositories for easy access to manuals and troubleshooting guides.
Training and Support : Offer training and support to operators, ensuring optimal equipment performance.
Collaboration and Communication : Collaborate with stakeholders for seamless integration and communicate effectively for efficient maintenance and improvement processes.