Job Description

Lockheed Martin's Santa Barbara Focalplane Infrared Sensors Business is seeking an experienced semiconductor process engineer to join our team on-site in Goleta, CA.

What You Will Be Doing
As a Staff Semiconductor Process Engineer, you will be responsible for sustaining/supporting III-V and Si semiconductor wafer process areas, which may include photolithography, in-line metrology, wet/dry etching, thin film deposition, and substrate thinning.

Assignments include the definition of processing and handling equipment requirements and specifications, review of processing techniques and methods applied in the manufacture, fabrication, and evaluation of semiconductor devices.

You will work with development and process integration engineers to adapt new processes and techniques into the manufacturing line as required. This may include defining requirements for new capabilities and organizing, leading, and executing semiconductor processing equipment capital procurement projects.

You will also be responsible for projects related to process definition, fabrication, modification and evaluation of semiconductor devices and components.

Data-driven analysis will be required to assess the efficacy of continuous improvement activities.

For this level 4 role, we typically look for a Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 9 years of professional experience; or 7 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree; or equivalent experience/combined education.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in Engineering, Physics, or related discipline.
• Experience with semiconductor processing areas such as photolithography, metrology, thin film deposition, wet/dry etching and substrate thinning.
• Must be a US Citizen, as this position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired skills
• 9+ years of industry experience OR advanced degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics with 7+ years of industry experience.
• Experience with automated semiconductor processing equipment for processes such as: automated optical inspection and metrology, photolithography, wet etching, dry etching, lift-off, and thin film deposition.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent engineering documentation skills and communication skills.
• Ability to interface effectively from the technician level to senior management.
• Experience leading multifunctional teams.
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize assignments independently.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and data analysis software such as MATLAB or JMP.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Santa Barbara. Discover Santa Barbara, CA

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $113,900 - $200,905. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $131,000 - $227,125. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.