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Northrop Grumman · 2 months ago

Principal / Sr Principal Semiconductor Equipment Engineer - R10213613

Linthicum Heights, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$105K/yr - $197K/yr

5+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading company in technological advancements and is seeking a Principal or Sr Principal Semiconductor Equipment Engineer for their Advanced Technology Lab in Linthicum, MD. The role focuses on leading engineering projects related to semiconductor equipment, emphasizing tool uptime, vendor management, and continuous improvement methodologies.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Semiconductor fabrication equipmentPVD/CVD/Dry Etch ProcessingRoot Cause AnalysisLean methodologiesSix Sigma methodologiesTrainingSupportCollaborationCommunication

Required

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