Title:  Lead, Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Lead, Electrical Engineer
Job Code: 38490
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off 

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an L5 Semiconductor Equipment Engineer for Microelectronics at our Palm Bay, FL location.  As a Semiconductor Equipment Engineer at L3Harris you will play a crucial role in supporting the development and manufacturing of advanced semiconductor components and technologies for defense applications.

Your primary focus will be on the installation, setup, and commissioning of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will be responsible for ensuring that the installation process is seamless, and the tools are optimized to meet development and production requirements efficiently. 

Essential Functions:

• Lead the installation and set up of new semiconductor manufacturing equipment for defense industry projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely and successful integration of equipment into the production line.
• Conduct thorough equipment testing and verification to guarantee compliance with performance and safety standards.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for newly installed tools to sustain equipment reliability.
• Monitor equipment performance metrics, analyze data, and implement measures to improve Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) and yield.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to tool installation or commissioning to minimize production downtime.
• Work closely with equipment suppliers and vendors to coordinate the delivery, installation, and qualification of tools.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers to optimize tool settings and parameters for specific semiconductor processes.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 8 years of experience in semiconductor equipment engineering, with a strong focus on tool installation, preferably in the defense industry. 

• Hands-on experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment installation and setup, in one or more areas such as photolithography, wet/dry etch, deposition, CMP, Dicing metrology or AMHS. 

• Proficient in troubleshooting complex electrical and mechanical issues related to semiconductor equipment.

• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. 

• Knowledge of safety standards and protocols related to semiconductor equipment installation and operation. 

• Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance 

• Experience working in classified government programs 

• Previous experience working in a Class 100 cleanroom 

• Previous experience using commercial Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) 

• Proficient in maintaining and repairing a wide range of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, including wet & dry etch, metrology, finishing and inspection tooling. 

• Proven experience in diagnosing and efficiently resolving complex electrical, mechanical, and process-related issues in semiconductor tools. 
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis tools to drive process improvements. 

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