Microelectronic Technician 2 at Northrop Grumman in Apopka, FL

Requisition ID: R10183786
• Category: Technical Support
• Location: Apopka, Florida, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 2nd Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: No
• Positions Available: 2
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. We are looking for you to join our team as a Microelectronic Technician to join our team in Apopka, FL. The Technician will perform a variety of technical, chemical, and photolithography duties with the development, processing, and control of semi-conductor material and devices.
What You'll Get to Do:

• Run fabrication equipment for processing semiconductor materials and devices under the guidance of process documentation which includes the set-up and operation of a variety of standard and special solid-state processing equipment. This includes performing various chemical, physical, photographic, and packaging processes such as deposition, evaporations, and etching of materials, metals plating, wafer dicing /thinning, and making/requesting adjustments based upon the knowledge of process and procedures, and monitoring equipment when applicable.
• Examine processes such as resist/develop processing, photo exposure, metallization, and etching to determine the quality of the process to locate defects. Determine and discuss with the engineer possible improvements in process or equipment to remedy defects.
• Interpret SPC (Statistical Process Control) charts to react to out-of-control conditions to maintain process control. Prepare reports or parts of reports following established patterns. Covering work assignments such as preparing masks, operating photographic equipment, and developing photographic requirements.
• Placing lots on hold, based on engineering guidance, disposition lots, and document in MES. Performing tasks such as running split lots for engineering, and ensuring special processing is consistent and on time. Performing gage R&R (Repeatable & Reproducibility) studies for metrology equipment.
• Ability to lift, hold, move, and manipulate the wafers in a FOUP (Front Opening Unified Pod) to 25 pounds and with a wand as applicable.
• Will train on 1st shift and transition to the second shift when training is complete.
• When on 2nd shift will receive a shift premium of 10%.
• Flexibility to work 1st shift as needed.
Basic Qualifications:

• High school graduate or recognized equivalent.
• Associate's degree or two years (minimum 60 semester hours) of college-level study with a major in a physical science or equivalent; or 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in manufacturing and semiconductor (cleanroom) Manufacturing
• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience running semiconductor process equipment and metrology equipment.
• Experience in data collection and interpretation
• Wafer handling experience, placing lots on hold, and disposition of held material.
• Security Clearance.
MANUMS
Salary Range: $47,000 - $78,300
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.
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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.