Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago
Microelectronic Technician 2 - R10216773
Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Microelectronic Technician 2 to join their team in Apopka, FL. The role involves performing technical, chemical, and photolithography duties related to the development and processing of semiconductor materials and devices.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Run fabrication equipment for processing semiconductor materials and devices under the guidance of process documentation, which includes the setup and operation of a variety of standard and special solid-state processing equipment. This includes performing various chemical, physical, photographic, and packaging processes such as deposition, evaporation, and etching of materials, metals plating, wafer dicing /thinning, and making/requesting adjustments based upon the knowledge of process and procedures, and monitoring equipment when applicable
Examine processes such as resist/develop processing, photo exposure, metallization, and etching to determine the quality of the process to locate defects. Determine and discuss with the engineer possible improvements in the process or equipment to remedy defects
Interpret SPC (Statistical Process Control) charts to react to out-of-control conditions to maintain process control. Prepare reports or parts of reports following established patterns. Covering work assignments such as preparing masks, operating photographic equipment, and developing photographic film
Placing lots on hold, based on engineering guidance, disposition lots, and document in MES. Performing tasks such as running split lots for engineering, ensuring special processing is consistent and on time. Performing gage R&R (repeatability & Reproducibility) studies for metrology equipment
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or recognized equivalent
Associate's Degree or two years (minimum 60 semester hours) of college-level study with a major in a physical science or equivalent; or 2 years of relevant experience
Ability to lift, hold, move, and manipulate the wafers in a FOUP (Front Opening Unified Pod) to 25 pounds and with a wand as applicable
2 years of prior manufacturing experience or 1 year of semiconductor (cleanroom) manufacturing experience
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance
U.S. citizenship required
Preferred
Experience running semiconductor process equipment and metrology equipment
Experience in data collection and interpretation
Wafer handling experience, placing lots on hold, and disposition of held material
Security Clearance
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
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