Microelectronic Technician 1
Quick Summary
Operate, monitor, and maintain semiconductor processing equipment (e.g., photolithography, etch, deposition, metrology, packaging). Load/unload wafers and ensure proper documentation and handling.
High school diploma or GED and a minimum 1 year experience as a semiconductor technician. Computer & communication skills (Microsoft Office) U.S. Citizenship required.
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.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →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.
Requirements
~2 min read- 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
- 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.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $47,200–$78,600 a year
- 16% above the $54,080 median for Technician jobs on Jobera (1,773 salaries).
- Posted
- 8 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 8, 2026
- First seen
- October 8, 2026
- Last seen
- October 13, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 7
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 40%
- Scored at
- October 16, 2026
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