Sr. Principal Factory Automation Engineer (PR1116)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Maryland; On-site; USD 131,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering firm dedicated to innovation and technology as a Sr. Principal Factory Automation Engineer. In this role, you'll design and implement cutting-edge solutions that enhance factory automation systems, ensuring seamless communication between equipment and software. This position offers the chance to work on revolutionary projects that impact global security and technology. With a focus on collaboration and creativity, you'll thrive in an environment that values intellectual curiosity and diverse perspectives. If you're ready to take on challenges and drive technological advancements, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in relevant fields or equivalent education.
• Strong understanding of software integration and network architecture.

Responsibilities

• Architect custom solutions for factory automation systems.
• Collaborate with vendors to optimize equipment automation.

Skills

Software Programming

Project Management

Root Cause Analysis

Communication Skills

CIM Automation

Network Architecture

Agile/Scrum Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Apache ActiveMQ

Kafka

Pulsar

RabbitMQ

IBM MQ

TIBCO Enterprise Message Service

Job description

Requisition ID: R10185262

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Polygraph

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.

Today’s dynamic global security threats require solutions both big and small – solutions living within the Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC). Boasting state-of-the-art design capabilities, multiple processing nodes, electrical testing, environmental and QCI screening, and failure analysis, the NGMC is a leader in designing, fabricating, packaging and delivering discriminating microelectronics to the military, aerospace, and commercial markets. For more than 70 years, we have been offering a wide range of trusted foundry and semiconductor services that deliver high performing and reliable microelectronics.

The Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) department is seeking a Sr. Principal Factory Automation Engineer to join our team and develop these technologies into high-performance computing systems.

Responsibilities:

• Architect custom solutions to bridge the gap between COTS software packages and internal applications.

• Collaborate with COTS vendor and engineering leads to optimize and make key decisions regarding Equipment Automation deployment and configuration.

• Define requirements, author code, test and deploy custom solutions to factory automation systems.

• Establish communication between factory host and semiconductor equipment, both SEMI E4 and SEMI E37 compatible.

• Characterize semiconductor equipment automation to meet CIM Automation Mode requirements.

• Set communication protocols and network configurations on network devices (Modbus/TCP, AMQP, MQTT, etc.)

• Author technical documentation that outlines equipment integration and factory automation to technical and non-technical individuals.

• Analyze needs and requirements of existing and proposed systems, and develops technical, structural, and organizational specifications.

• Perform root cause analysis for application failures and implement solutions.

• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and verbal format.

• Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.

• Assess security risk of equipment network ports and introducing 3rd party technology onsite.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 8+ years of relevant experience or MS with 6 years of related experience, or PhD in a STEM discipline with 4 years of related experience.

• Able to drive execution of Statement of Work (SOW) components with vendors and work cross organization.

• Experience in high volume automated manufacturing microelectronics or semiconductor fabs, including experience with semiconductor CIM components (MES, Equipment Automation, SPC, Fault Decision, R2R Control, etc.).

• Very Strong familiarity with SEMI Standards, particularly standards related to factory automation (E4, E5, E30, E37, etc.).

• Experience working with SECS/GEM protocol (SECS-I & SECS-II messaging, communication over RS-232 and TCP/IP).

• Strong understanding of software programming, concepts of Software Engineering or Systems Engineering specifically software integration.

• Strong understanding of network architecture and concepts.

• Experience with supplier engagement and facilitation of supplier development and risk reduction activities.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, able to build plans and execute independently and within a small team.

• Must be willing to work on site 100% of the time.

• Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required.

• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen.

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with poly clearance per business requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree or higher in computer science, software engineering or related major with 15+ years of relevant experience.

• Experience with message-based communications protocol (AMQP, MQTT, etc.) and with message-oriented middleware systems (Apache - ActiveMQ, Kafka, Pulsar; RabbitMQ, IBM MQ, TIBCO Enterprise Message Service).

• Experience with multi-threading and socket programming.

• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and software tools, i.e. Atlassian tools stack - Jira, Confluence.

• Familiarity with factory automation modes, i.e. ‘Manual’, ‘Semi-Auto’, ‘Full-Auto’.

• Skilled in modern programming languages (Python, SQL, R, etc.).

• Has worked with Applied Materials SmartFactory Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) solution.

Salary Range: $131,100 - $196,700

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.