The Semiconductor Equipment Engineer will lead and manage engineering projects such as continuous improvement with an emphasis on tool uptime and availability, vendor management, equipment layout, cleanroom construction and installation of semiconductor equipment at Northrop Grumman's semiconductor foundry in Baltimore with an emphasis on PVD/CVD/Dry Etch Processing. Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA):

Utilize RCCA techniques to systematically investigate equipment issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions for effective issue resolution and prevention. Equipment Reliability and Performance:

Apply reliability engineering principles to enhance equipment dependability and performance, monitoring metrics and analyzing data for proactive improvements. Equipment Maintenance and Optimization:

Develop preventive maintenance schedules, optimize processes, and manage spare parts inventory to minimize downtime. Continuous Improvement:

Implement lean and Six Sigma methodologies for continuous improvement. Tool Documentation Repositories:

Maintain tool documentation repositories for easy access to manuals and troubleshooting guides. Training and Support:

Offer training and support to operators, ensuring optimal equipment performance. Collaboration and Communication:

Collaborate with stakeholders for seamless integration and communicate effectively for efficient maintenance and improvement processes. - Bachelors in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or any related STEM degree and 5 years of relevant experience or Master's degree and 3 years relevant experience. - Experience with fab facility infrastructure, and maintenance. - Demonstrated ability to work with cross organizational teams such as engineering, line maintenance and building maintenance. - Experience with PVD, CVD, and/or Dry Etch Semiconductor Production Equipment. - Experience with Root Cause Analysis/Structured Problem Solving. - US citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance are required. - Bachelors in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or any related STEM degree and 8 years of relevant experience or Master's degree and 6 years relevant experience. - Experience with fab facility infrastructure, and maintenance. - Demonstrated ability to work with cross organizational teams such as engineering, line maintenance and building maintenance. - Experience with PVD, CVD, and/or Dry Etch Semiconductor Production Equipment. - Experience with Root Cause Analysis/Structured Problem Solving. - US citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance are required. - Dry Etch Semiconductor Production Equipment experience preferred. - Experience with equipment installation and tool startup a plus. - Proven track record managing strategic projects from inception through completion; including financial, risk and schedule management. - Experience interfacing with vendors for equipment repairs, service contracts, and purchase preferred. Primary Level Salary Range: $105,400.00 - $158,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $131,100.00 - $196,700.00 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.