Northrop Grumman · 3 hours ago
Microelectronic Technician 2 - R10221403
Apopka, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$48K/yr - $81K/yr
2+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company seeking a Microelectronic Technician 2. The role involves performing technical, chemical, and photolithography duties in the development and processing of semiconductor materials and devices.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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 and locate defects. Determine and discuss with the engineer possible improvements in 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 assignments such as preparing masks, operating photographic equipment, and developing photographic films
Placing lots on hold, based on engineering guidance, disposition lots, and document in MES. Performing tasks such as running split lots for engineering and ensuring special processing is consistent and on time. Performing gage R&R (repeatability & Reproducibility) studies for metrology equipment
Will train on 1st shift and transition to second shift when training is complete
Must have the 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
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or recognized equivalent
Associate degree or two years (minimum 60 semester hours) of college-level study with a major in physical science or equivalent; or 2 years of relevant experience
2 years 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 Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
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
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
Recent News
2026-02-06
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