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Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago

Associate Microelectronic/Microelectronic Wet Etch Sustaining Engineer - 5th Shift

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking an Associate Microelectronic/Microelectronic Wet Etch Sustaining Engineer for their Advanced Technology Lab. The role involves supporting the wet etch and surface prep processes for semiconductor fabrication, ensuring on-time delivery of products, and collaborating with various teams to enhance manufacturing techniques.

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Responsibilities

Monitoring and maintaining wet etch processing tools
Process specifications
Continuous improvement initiatives
Tool installation
Technician training
RCCA investigations under the supervision of senior engineers

Qualification

Wet etch processingSemiconductor process equipmentStatistical process controlContinuous improvement projectsCharacterization techniquesTechnical problem solvingClass 100 cleanroomTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or any related STEM degree with 1 year of relevant experience
Hands-on experience running semiconductor process equipment and with process sustaining/development activities
Must be able to work independently, providing technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems
Must be able to work a large percentage of time in a Class 100 cleanroom environment
Must be able to work fifth shift, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 7 pm – 7 am
Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC)
Must be a US Citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or any related STEM degree with 2 years of relevant experience (MS with 0 yr)
Hands-on experience running semiconductor process equipment and with process sustaining/development activities
Must be able to work independently, providing technical solutions to a wide range of complex problems
Must be able to work a large percentage of time in a Class 100 cleanroom environment
Must be able to work fifth shift, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 7 pm – 7 am
Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC)
Must be a US Citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Preferred

Previous experience with Sustaining Wets equipment in a manufacturing environment
Experience with characterization techniques relevant to wets process engineering
Experience identifying and leading continuous improvement projects
Preferred experience with tool startup and qualification
Secret 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

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Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.7B
Key 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

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Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
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Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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