Electrical Engineer - $90,000 - 100,000/Yr

Stevens Industries; Stewardson (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Mason, Ohio is seeking a Senior Associate, Semiconductor Development Engineer to contribute to the development of next-generation infrared focal plane array (FPA) technologies in a fast-paced engineering environment.

This role emphasizes hands-on development work, data analysis, and technical communication, with opportunities to publish findings and influence design choices in collaboration with customers and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering with at least 2 years of related experience.
• Graduate degree or equivalent with 0–2 years of related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 6 years of related experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to infrared focal plane array technology development.
• Decompose tasks and lead procedure development.
• Oversee execution with metrology and data analysis.
• Work in a cleanroom environment with required PPE.
• Document results through drawings, graphs and reports.
• Collaborate with customers and external partners.

Skills

Hands-on semiconductor processing

Technical programming

Technical writing

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Graduate degree or equivalent

6 years related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Photolithography equipment

Data analysis software

Job description

Senior Associate, Semiconductor Development Engineer

Job Code: 40984

Job Location: Mason, Ohio

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 a Senior Associate, Semiconductor Development Engineer to join our Focal Plane Array team in Mason, Ohio. In this role, you will help advance the development of next‑generation infrared focal plane array (FPA) technologies in a collaborative, fast‑paced engineering environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who is energized by hands‑on development work, technical problem‑solving, and the chance to contribute to advanced semiconductor and infrared sensor technologies.

Essential Functions

• Contribute to the development of advanced infrared focal plane array (FPA) technologies as part of a collaborative engineering team.
• Decompose end‑to‑end technical solutions into well‑defined tasks and lead the development of specialized procedures for each phase, drawing on expertise in applicable tools, equipment, materials, and processes.
• Partner closely with the FPA Processing Group to oversee procedure execution, including metrology, data collection, and analysis before, during, and after processing steps as needed.
• Familiarity with semiconductor processing techniques such as photolithography, etching, deposition, bonding, grinding, or dicing.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment while wearing required protective garments, including a face mask, safety glasses, gloves, full coveralls, head covering, and boots.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Lead and support technical problem‑solving efforts using established corporate tools, processes, and procedures to iteratively achieve development objectives.
• Document and communicate technical results clearly through drawings, graphs, reports, and presentations, and publish findings through appropriate technical channels.
• Participate in technical discussions with customers and external collaboration partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering with at least 2 years of related experience.
• Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 6 years of related experience may be considered.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Hands‑on semiconductor processing experience with techniques such as thin‑film coating, photolithography, etching, deposition, bonding, grinding, and dicing.
• Demonstrated scientific research and problem‑solving skills related to advanced FPA and adjacent technologies.
• Experience with technical programming and physics‑based modeling using commercial software packages.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience supporting bids and proposals in accordance with best practices and applicable industry or military standards.
• Project management skills and familiarity with standard project management tools.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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