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The Emerging Capabilities Development group of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an independent and resourceful Semiconductor CMP Process Production and Development Engineer for our Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) - located just outside of Baltimore, Maryland - where we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor products for internal and commercial production customers as well as emerging technology programs.

Northrop Grumman’s ATL semiconductor foundry is a unique capability supporting a range of production microelectronic devices (Silicon, Gallium Arsenide, Gallium Nitride, Silicon Carbide) and providing leading edge technology development in superconducting electronics. Our devices enable a number of Northrop Grumman’s ground based radars, airborne radars, and space systems. Join us for the chance to work with an experienced and talented team while helping serve your country. Enjoy the opportunity to grow and learn with a variety of challenging projects in production, R&D, ongoing long-term programs, and new programs targeting future military platforms.

The CMP Process Engineer is responsible for production support, process improvement and development of various CMP processes and Wafer Thinning/Lapping processes at ATL. The individual will interface with multiple research programs to solve complex technical challenges and production needs. The candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment while developing solutions to multiple areas including superconducting, Si, Silicon Carbide, Gallium Arsenide, and Gallium Nitride.

Roles & Responsibilities:

The 3rd shift (nights) CMP Process Engineer will be focused on Superconducting Electronics with opportunities to connect with multiple advanced technologies. The CMP Process engineer should have some entry level experience with semiconductor processing, specifically in CMP. Engineer should be familiar with a wide variety of metrology tools such as surfscan, optical spectroscopy, and thin-film measurement tools. The select candidate should be hands on, demonstrate an ability to communicate well with others, and be able to work independently. The candidate must be willing to work weekday nights.

Join us for the chance to work with an amazing, experienced, and talented team. We are expanding with new work on many development and production programs. The 3rd shift is typically Mon-Thurs (approximately 10PM-9AM).

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This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

This requisition may be filled at either Semiconductor CMP Process Production and Development Engineer or Principal Semiconductor CMP Process Production and Development Engineer.

Basic Qualifications for Semiconductor CMP Process Production and Development Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a similar discipline with 2years of experience in CMP Process Engineering in a semiconductor environment. ( 0 years with MS)
• Proven track record of production support, and/or process development.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control, Continuous Improvement Methodology, Design of Experiments, and Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (FMEA).
• Familiarity with CMP process characterization techniques (AFM, optical spectroscopy, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be willing to work weekday nights.
• Must be US Citizen with an ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Semiconductor CMP Process Production and Development Engineer:

• Bachelor of Science in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a similar discipline with 5 years of experience in CMP Process Engineering in a semiconductor environment. (3 years with MS or 0 years with PhD)
• Proven track record of production support, and/or process development.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control, Continuous Improvement Methodology, Design of Experiments, and Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (FMEA).
• Familiarity with CMP process characterization techniques (AFM, optical spectroscopy, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be willing to work weekday nights.
• Must be US Citizen with an ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous CMP process development experience and production sustainment support.
• Experience with AMAT platforms and other CMP tool manufactures.
• Experience or working knowledge of Lithography, Thin Films Deposition, PVD, Diffusion Processes.
• Excellent knowledge of clean technologies as applicable to CMP and Lapping/Grind will be highly desired.
• Experience leading and guiding the fab operation, maintenance and facilities teams
• Experience in lean manufacturing practices and structured problem-solving methodology
• Working knowledge of Process Statistical Control (SPC).
• Experience in risk management using tools like FMEA and setting up of a quality control plan (QCP)
• Experience developing and evaluating technical specifications for equipment procurement
• Experience with new equipment installation and qualification
• Experience in various statistical analysis tools, SPC, DOE Methodology (JMP, Minitab, etc), MES systems – FactoryWorks and similar systems, etc.
• Familiar with JIRA, Confluence, Tableau applications, and MES systems.
• Active Secret clearance desired

Salary Range: $81,000 USD - $121,600 USD

Salary Range 2: $99,800 USD - $149,800 USD

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.

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