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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking early-career and experienced Manufacturing Engineers to support fabrication and assembly of radar and sensor microelectronics at a facility in Baltimore, MD. This role is focused on process development, production readiness, yield and quality improvements for printed circuit boards, ceramic substrates, and microelectronic assemblies. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

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What You’ll Do

• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes with an emphasis on affordability and production readiness
• Create and manage project plans (tasks, resources, schedules) for process development activities
• Provide ROI justification for process and equipment upgrades
• Specify, source, and prepare manufacturing equipment for production
• Optimize process parameters and maintain clear process documentation and work instructions
• Monitor yields, cost, process stability and capability; recommend improvements
• Create, validate, and maintain automated equipment programs
• Troubleshoot and solve manufacturing problems related to materials, designs, equipment and personnel
• Assist in training operators and preparing training materials
• Support factory maintenance with process-equipment troubleshooting and repair
• Recommend product design changes to improve producibility; participate in design-producibility reviews

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Who We’re Looking For

This requisition may be filled at two levels: Associate Manufacturing Engineer (entry-level) or Manufacturing Engineer (advanced). Candidates should meet the core technical requirements below; preferred qualifications are listed separately.

Associate Manufacturing Engineer — Required

• Bachelor’s degree (completed) in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and program special access
• Strong interest in microelectronics manufacturing, process development, and continuous improvement

Manufacturing Engineer — Required

• Master’s or PhD (completed) in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and program special access
• Demonstrated technical strength in process development or production support

Preferred (both levels)

• Cumulative GPA ≥ 3.0/4.0
• Prior engineering internship or relevant hands-on experience
• Participation in competitive engineering teams (formula SAE, robotics, STEM teams) or similar applied projects
• Familiarity with PCB and microelectronic assembly processes, statistical process control (SPC), and equipment automation

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Salary & Benefits

• Associate Engineer (T01): $66,200 – $99,200 per year
• Engineer (T02): $79,600 – $119,400 per year

Salary offered will reflect the role, candidate experience, education, skills, and market factors. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus and other benefits including health insurance, retirement/savings plans, paid time off, and company holidays.

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Location & Clearance

• Location: Baltimore, MD (on-site)
• Travel: Approximately 10% expected
• Clearance: U.S. citizenship is required; candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and program special access as needed.

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Keywords (for applicants)

Manufacturing Engineer, Associate Manufacturing Engineer, process development, microelectronics manufacturing, PCB assembly, Baltimore MD, security clearance

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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