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Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-California-Manhattan Beach
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About the role
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. At Northrop Grumman, we 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. Northrop Grumman is looking for a Semiconductor Fab Technician for their Semiconductor Fab located in Manhattan Beach, CA. Responsibilities: • Operate, monitor, and maintain semiconductor processing equipment (e.g., photolithography, etch, deposition, metrology, packaging). • Load/unload wafers and ensure proper documentation and handling. • Perform routine equipment startups, shutdowns, and calibrations. • Assist in troubleshooting and recovering process deviations or equipment issues. • Follow detailed work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safety protocols. • Accurately record data and maintain production logs and reports. • Collaborate with engineers and other technicians to support process improvement initiatives. • Maintain cleanliness and safety standards within the cleanroom environment. Basic Qualifications for Semiconductor Fab Technician: • High school diploma or GED and a minimum 1 year experience as a semiconductor technician. • Computer & communication skills (Microsoft Office) • U.S. Citizenship required. • Ability to work in a cleanroom (gowning required) and handle small, delicate components. • Excellent communication skills and a strong team-oriented attitude. • May require standing for long periods, lifting to 25 lbs, and working in shifts, including nights or weekends Preferred Qualifications for Semiconductor Fab Technician: • Experience in FOD controlled lab environment • Familiarity with shop order or manufacturing execution systems (MES) • Associate degree or technical training in Electronics, or related field. - Experience with legacy semiconductor tools, including both wet and dry processes. • Exposure to low-volume, high-mix R&D or prototyping environments. • Basic understanding of process flows across front-end and back-end semiconductor fabrication. Primary Level Salary Range: $47,200.00 - $78,600.00 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 p