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Semiconductor Equipment Engineer Level 3 / 4 – Wet Etch/Wet Clean
| Company | Northrop Grumman |
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| Location | Halethorpe, MD, USA |
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| Salary | $105400 – $196700 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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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 (for Level 3)
- 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 (for Level 4)
- 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 Wet Clean/Wet Etch Semiconductor Production Equipment
- Experience with Root Cause Analysis/Structured Problem Solving
- Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain Secret clearance
Responsibilities
- Utilize RCCA techniques to systematically investigate equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions for effective issue resolution and prevention
- Apply reliability engineering principles to enhance equipment dependability and performance, monitoring metrics and analyzing data for proactive improvements
- Develop preventive maintenance schedules, optimize processes, and manage spare parts inventory to minimize downtime
- Implement lean and Six Sigma methodologies for continuous improvement
- Maintain tool documentation repositories for easy access to manuals and troubleshooting guides
- Offer training and support to operators, ensuring optimal equipment performance
- Collaborate with stakeholders for seamless integration and communicate effectively for efficient maintenance and improvement processes
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
