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About this Principal Microelectronics Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineer role at Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman · Onsite · United States-Maryland-Elkridge
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Manufacturing Operations Engineering Team in Baltimore/Elkridge, MD seeks a Principal Microelectronics Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineer 3 to join our team. This is a 1st shift position. 

  

This career opportunity is a great fit for Engineers who want to design and refine manufacturing processes to ensure they are operating smoothly and efficiently. Our engineers work in a high exposure, fast paced, and exciting environment that involves “hands on” technical challenges, problem solving, and inter-department collaborations. If you thrive on solving problems and want different challenges each day, please read on! 

  

We are seeking manufacturing engineers who are passionate about designing and creating manufacturing processes that enable rapid product delivery schedules with the highest quality. The microelectronics semiconductor manufacturing engineer will support our highly automated SMT manufacturing environment. Manufacturing engineers are the process owners who have responsibility for ensuring successful delivery of production hardware. Process development, equipment support, and analysis of failure trends, root cause/ corrective actions. 

  

What You'll Get to Do: 

  • Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes related to SMT routing and manufacturing 
  • Troubleshoot and support complex manufacturing equipment 
  • Compile data and analyze manufacturing process for process control 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop and implement process improvements and solutions 
  • Support operators and technicians through troubleshooting and training 
  • Monitor product yields and maintain program yield targets 
  • Support program meetings in developing root cause and corrective actions 
  • Attend program meetings to report yield issues, yield detractor investigation finding, and corrective actions 
  • Interface with manufacturing management, technicians, production engineers, design engineers, system engineers, program management and program support teams 

  

The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of manufacturing engineering and Lean Six Sigma concepts. They will have analytical skills to review requirements, engineering drawings, and translate into manufacturing processes that produce conforming products. They should be self-directed, organized, team oriented with an ability to effectively communicate across teams, and have previous experience with MS Office tools. 

 
This is a 1st shift position. 

    

Basic Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related STEM field and a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related STEM field and a minimum of 3+ years of experience. 0 years of experience required for a PhD in mechanical engineering or related STEM field. 
  • Experience reading and interpreting specifications, parts list, and engineering drawings 
  • Attention to detail with ability to demonstrate successful problem solving and analysis 
  • Ability to obtain/maintain Security Clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship 

  Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Previous Experience in the SMT or similar electronics manufacturing environment 
  • Experience with Troubleshooting complex equipment to ensure adequate availability and performance 
  • Understanding of GD&T and measurement methods 
  • Hands-on troubleshooting of complex manufacturing equipment 
  • Working knowledge of Lean Sig Sigma principles, Green Belt or Black Belt certification 

MPR#

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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About Northrop Grumman

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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