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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Semiconductor Equipment Engineer for our Advanced Packaging Technology Fab - located in Apopka, Florida.
Northrop Grumman's semiconductor foundry and packaging lines have unique capabilities of supporting a range of production microelectronic devices (Silicon, Gallium Arsenide, Gallium Nitride, Silicon Carbide) and providing leading-edge technology development.
The wafer bumping line will support flip chip, 2.5D, and 3D packaging for internal production customers as well as emerging technology programs. The line will provide a range of bump compositions, including tin/lead, lead-free, micro bumps, and copper pillar, using sputter, electro, and electro-less plating, and solder-sphere transfer to support flip chip, 2.5D, and 3D packaging.
The Semiconductor Equipment Engineer will lead and manage engineering projects such as equipment layout, cleanroom construction, and installation of semiconductor equipment along with the daily, weekly, bi-weekly, quarterly, semi-yearly, and yearly equipment maintenance.
Responsibilities include all aspects of facilities and factory layout for foundry equipment. The chosen candidate will develop and apply continuous improvement programs and be responsible for all aspects of project management including working with and direction of contractors/sub-contractors along with alignment with management. May be responsible for running a group or groups of tools, from day-to-day maintenance/preventative maintenance operations (i.e., chemical management) up to and including service contracts with vendors.
Minimal travel - one to three short trips per year.
Basic Qualifications:
Must have a bachelor's degree in a technical area with 5 years of relevant experience 3 years with a technical MS degree; or with a Ph.D. + 0 years exp.
Minimum of 3-4 years of experience working with semiconductor fabrication equipment or the construction industry
Also requires experience with semiconductor wafer fabrication facilities and operation.
Experience with fab facility, equipment installation, and maintenance.
Demonstrated ability to work with cross-organizational teams such as engineering, line maintenance, and building maintenance.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Must be flexible to potentially work the second shift.
Must be flexible to be on call.
Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with semiconductor clean room design and construction.
Experience with Architecture and Engineering ("A&E") drawing sets
Experience with AutoCAD design
Proven track record managing strategic projects from inception through completion; including financial, risk, and schedule management.
Experience in low volume/high product mix environments
Experience interfacing with vendors for equipment repairs, service contracts, and purchases preferred.
Personal Clearance Level- Secret
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Salary Range: $92,600 - $139,000
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.