Photolithography Engineer / Principal Photolithography Engineer
| Company | Northrop Grumman |
|---|---|
| Location | Halethorpe, MD, USA |
| Salary | $85400 – $158000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or other related STEM discipline with 2 years of relevant experience, 0 years with a MS.
- Hands-on knowledge and operation of lithography steppers, spin coat tracks, developers, CDSEM, and overlay tools.
- Experience with semiconductor fabrication
- US Citizenship required
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
- Must be able to work 4th shift 7-7PM
- Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or other related STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience, 3 years with a Masters or 0 years with PHD.
- Hands-on knowledge and operation of lithography steppers, spin coat tracks, developers, CDSEM, and overlay tools.
- Experience with semiconductor fabrication
- US Citizenship required
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
- Must be able to work 4th shift 7-7PM
Responsibilities
- Equipment acceptance and qualification, technician training and certification, and process safety.
- Support superconducting line including assisting with process configuration and improvement.
- Interfacing with other unit process engineers and product integration engineers to develop processes to support new products.
- Writing and maintaining process documentation.
- Supporting statistical process control (SPC) and continuous improvement efforts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a compound and Si semiconductor fab as a photolithography engineer.
- Strong understanding of semiconductor technology and photolithography principles.
- Experience with DUV and I-line scanners/steppers.
- Experience with coat / develop tracks including C&D P8000, SVG 86xx/88xx, SVG 90S, TEL Mark V, and TEL ACT8 tracks.
- Experience with Heidelberg VPG laser direct-write maskless exposure tools and ASML PAS5500 Steppers.
- Knowledge of resist chemistry and general resist processing, including liftoff and image reversal processes.
- Data analysis and visualization (JMP and/or MiniTab).
- Advanced knowledge of statistical process control (SPC).
- Experience in structured problem-solving methodology to troubleshoot tool and process issues.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Excellent project leadership skills with demonstrated ability to identify manufacturing improvements, manage change, and implement solutions.
- Ability and desire to assume a technical leadership role within the organization.