Etch Sr Section Lead – Semiconductor Fab

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Job summary

Raytheon in Andover, MA is seeking an Etch Sr. Section Lead to direct a team of etch process engineers in a 24/7 foundry environment.

You will guide dry/wet etch, electroplating, and wet clean processes, drive process improvements, and manage schedules and costs to support multiple technology roadmaps for advanced microelectronic devices. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in semiconductor processing, plus a STEM degree; a Master’s/PhD is preferred.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field.
• Ten or more years of relevant semiconductor processing or process integration experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of etch engineers supporting 24/7 foundry operation.
• Drive technical strategy for Etch processes (Dry/Wet Etch, Wet Clean, Electroplating).
• Review changes, drive improvements, and interface with operations management.
• Oversee project schedules, costs, capital acquisition, and qualification.
• Plan resources and communicate across functional teams.
• Support department leadership with manpower, budgeting, and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Semiconductor processing

GaAs/GaN/GaSb knowledge

Dry etch

Electroplating

Wet etch

SPC

Root cause analysis

Communication

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's or PhD in STEM

Job description

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

An exciting opportunity exists at Raytheon for an engineering manager to join our semiconductor foundry engineering leadership team within the RF Microelectronics/Module Design & Foundry Services (RFMicro) Department. The Etch Sr. Section Lead in this role would be responsible for directing a group of skilled etch process engineers to fabricate advanced microelectronic devices in accordance with various technology roadmaps in support of Raytheon Technologies business pursuits. The section lead is expected to be able to coordinate and lead an engineering team working within a 24/7 foundry environment over 5 shifts. These road maps consist of both near term efforts on the cusp of transition-to-production, as well as longer term development efforts that maintain a pipeline of innovation.

The ideal candidate will have experience in III-V semiconductor processing, preferably in GaAs, GaN or GaSb. Technical knowledge of both development and sustainment of dry and wet etch processes is critical in order to guide the team and direct the technical roadmaps. They will review and oversee project schedules and cost, determine team priorities, review process changes, identify and champion process improvement opportunities, work to improve process yields, and interface with operations management.

This role will be 100% on-site and based in Andover, MA.

What You Will Do:

• Lead a team of etch engineers that support 24/7 foundry operation
• Drive technical strategy for Etch (Dry Etch, Wet Etch, Wet Clean, Electroplating) processes within the foundry
• Review process changes, identify and champion process improvement opportunities, work to improve process yields, and interface with operations management
• Review and oversee project schedules and costs, drive capital acquisition and qualification, execute process improvement and development activities for the foundry
• Facilitate the effective allocation of team resources in ways to support the oversight of the foundry processes, assist in identifying future capital investment needs, and foster open communication between functional teams
• Work with the department manager on manpower and resource planning, controlling overhead costs, developing and delivering employee performance reviews, and developing/reviewing proposals
• Support management at the department, directorate, and functional leadership levels

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelors Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Field
• A minimum of Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience with semiconductor processing or process integration (An advanced STEM degree could count for 3 years of experience)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• A Master’s degree or PhD. in a Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Field
• Experience working with GaAs, GaN, and/or GaSb semiconductor processes strongly preferred
• Leadership experience driving teams in a high-paced environment
• Deep technical knowledge of Dry Etch, Electroplating, Wet Etch and Wet Clean processes
• Knowledge of Statistical Process control and related SPC software
• Knowledge of root cause analysis techniques
• Strong analytical skills
• Customer focus and collaboration skills
• Project scheduling and management experience
• Previous experience with a defense contractor and/or government agency.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Current DoD Secret level security clearance

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits and Compensation:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• flexible work schedules
• employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• parental leave
• paid time off
• holidays
• annual short-term incentive compensation programs
• annual long-term incentive compensation programs

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.