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Specialist, Semiconductor Process Engineer

Mason, Ohio
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Semiconductor Process Engineerfor the Focal Plane Array team at our Mason, OH location. As a Semiconductor Process Engineer, you will support a variety of wafer fabrication tools and processes, perform data analysis for development and production work, identify process issues and process optimization opportunities, perform root cause analysis and drive mitigation strategies, perform qualification activities for new processes and tools, and provide sustaining engineering support in a manufacturing area. You will have regular interactions with equipment vendors, operations management, equipment maintenance, technicians and development engineering teams.

Essential Functions:

  • Utilize semiconductor processing techniques to develop, optimize, and own production processes.

  • Utilize MES for operations management, process tracking, and monitoring.

  • Qualify, set up, and operate semiconductor wafer equipment for III-V semiconductor manufacturing.

  • Monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Fault Detection Control (FDC); identify process drifts and potential excursions.

  • Perform Design of Experiments (DOEs) and process verification for new tools and processes.

  • Perform data-driven root cause investigation efforts for process and equipment issues.

  • Implement improvements for efficiency, cost, reliability, and quality

  • Develop and maintain detailed process, equipment, and operational documentation.

  • Maintain a safe and organized work environment, ensuring ISO/ANSI compliance with safety protocols and standards.

  • Ability to train and mentor technicians and engineers on process equipment and procedures.

  • Ability to obtain US security clearance. 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

  • 1 year experience working in a Class 100 cleanroom or similar environment. 

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as wet chemical or plasma dry etching.

  • Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

  • Experience working with III-V semiconductor devices and manufacturing.

  • Familiar with using statistical data analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) for process optimization and control.

  • Coding background, with experience in programming languages such as Python, C++, or similar, would be optional but highly beneficial.

  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a strong sense of responsibility, ownership, and follow-through.

  • Proven team player with a proactive and customer-oriented mindset and a sense of urgency to achieve job goals.

  • Continuous improvement focused with the ability to implement and sustain process improvements.

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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