Factory Automation Engineer R10214774

Staff Factory Automation Engineer

Location:

Linthicum, MD

May be available.

A U.S. Government security clearance per customer's requirements.

Yes, 10% of the time.

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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

• Architect custom solutions to bridge the gap between COTS software packages and internal applications
• Collaborate with COTS vendor 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
• 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 develop technical, structural, and organizational specifications
• Perform root cause analysis for application failures and implement solutions

• A degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with a minimum of 12 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, 10 years of experience with a master’s degree, or 7 years of experience with a PhD. 4 years of additional experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Able to support execution of Statement of Work (SOW) components with vendors and work cross team
• Experience in high volume automated manufacturing microelectronics or semiconductor fabs
• Experience working with SECS/GEM protocol (SECS-I & SECS-II messaging)
• Understanding of software programming, concepts of Software Engineering or Systems Engineering specifically software integration
• Experience with supplier engagement and facilitation of supplier development and risk reduction activities
• Must be willing to work on site 100% of time
• Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance per business requirements.

• Active U.S. government security clearance per business requirements
• Strong understanding of network architecture and concepts.
• Experience with message-based communications protocol (AMQP, MQTCC, etc.) and with message-oriented middleware systems (Apache - Active
  
  MQ, Kafka, Pulsar; Rabbit
  
  MQ, IBM MQ, TIBCO Enterprise Message Service).
• Experience with multi-threading and socket programming
• 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 Smart Factory Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) solution.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and software tools, i.e. Atlassian tools stack - Jira, Confluence.

Primary level salary range: $ - $. The above 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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a…