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Dry Etch Sustaining Semiconductor Process Engineer / Principal Dry Etch Sustaining Semiconductor

Dry Etch Sustaining Semiconductor Process Engineer / Principal Dry Etch Sustaining Semiconductor

CompanyNorthrop Grumman
LocationHalethorpe, MD, USA
Salary$85400 – $158000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or any related STEM degree with 2 years of relevant experience (0 years with a MS).
  • Have an understanding/knowledge of semiconductor dry etch or other related semiconductor processing
  • Able to work independently with hands-on experience in operating process and metrology tools, gathering, and analyzing data.
  • Hands-on experience running semiconductor process equipment with process sustaining/development activities.
  • Must be able to work independently, providing technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems.
  • Direct experience with semiconductor fabrication, working a large percentage of time in a Class 100 cleanroom environment.
  • Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC).
  • Must be able to work 2nd shift
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • All aspects of sustaining existing Dry Etch and Ash processes for a development line including process qualifications and technician training.
  • Interfacing with other unit process engineers, operations, and integration engineers during the design and execution of process/equipment improvement projects.
  • Developing Dry Etch processes for new materials.
  • Developing new Dry Etch processes for emerging technologies in both microelectronics and superconducting electronics.
  • Writing and maintaining process documentation.
  • Supporting statistical process control (SPC) and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Performing all other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience running Dry Etch process equipment and with process sustaining/development activities.
  • Experience with AMAT tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate well with others and work independently
  • Excellent project management skills with demonstrated ability to identify manufacturing improvements, manage change, and implement solutions.
  • Experience in structured problem-solving methodology to troubleshoot tool and process issues.
  • Data analysis and visualization (JMP and/or MiniTab).
  • Advanced knowledge of statistical process control (SPC).
  • Active Secret clearance.