Principal / Sr Principal Semiconductor Installation Equipment Engineer
- 0891 DS - Advanced Weapons - Northridge
- United States-Maryland-Linthicum
- 7mo ago
- Full-Time
- On-site
Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Principal or Sr Principal Semiconductor Installation Equipment Engineer for our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) - located in Linthicum, Maryland (near 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:
Lead and manage capital tool installation projects. This includes full project lifecycle management including participation in trade studies, leading design iterations, coordinating installation activities, and project closeout as it pertains to installation of semiconductor equipment at Northrop Grumman's semiconductor foundry located outside of Baltimore.
Responsibilities include all aspects of facilities and factory layout planning for foundry equipment, engineering decision making, program/customer facing status updates and minimizing impact to operations, trades, design teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Develop and apply continuous improvement of existing installation business processes; and be responsible for aligning multiple installation projects with management objectives.
May be responsible for coordinating installations across multiple process areas and equipment platforms.
Minimal travel - one to three short trips per year.
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This requisition may be filled as a Principal Semiconductor Installation Equipment Engineer or Senior Principal Semiconductor Installation Equipment Engineer.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Semiconductor Installation Equipment Engineer :
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 5 years of relevant experience; MS degree and 3 years; or PhD and 1 year experience
Experience in a technical role directly working with semiconductor fabrication equipment, wafer fabrication facilities, or sustaining operations
Experience with semiconductor equipment maintenance and fab facility infrastructure
Demonstrated ability to work with cross organizational teams such as engineering, line maintenance, building maintenance, trades, and process engineering
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
US citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance is required.
Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Semiconductor Installation Equipment Engineer :
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline and 8 years of relevant experience; MS degree and 6 years; or PhD and 4 year experience
Experience in a technical role directly working with semiconductor fabrication equipment, wafer fabrication facilities, or sustaining operations
Experience with semiconductor equipment maintenance and fab facility infrastructure
Demonstrated ability to work with cross organizational teams such as engineering, line maintenance, building maintenance, trades, and process engineering
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
US citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with equipment installation and tool startup a plus
Experience with Architecture and Engineering (“A&E”) drawing sets
Proven track record managing capital projects from inception through completion; including financial, risk and schedule management
Experience interfacing with vendors, trades, and engineering firms
Background in controls and automation a plus
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