As a Sr. Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be responsible for supporting manufacturing operations in the Sensor and MEMs Assembly areas. Priorities include evaluating new and currently existing products using metrology equipment to influence the planning and designing of manufacturing engineering processes pertaining to semiconductor and MEMs device fabrication. You will be part of an integrated production team, responsible for achieving manufacturing goals.
You will work closely with world class hardware and design engineers during the planning, design, test, and integration phases of Sensor and Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) product development. You will perform multiple engineering activities to ensure the production of quality and cost-effective material, emphasizing continuous improvement activities.
As a Sr. Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will report directly to our Assembly Manufacturing Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Plymouth, MN location.
Key Responsibilities
• Work with cross functional team to manufacture and assemble MEMS and pressure sensors in a cleanroom environment.
• Responsible for wire bond processing, solder melt, and vacuum sealing processes for Sensors and MEMS product lines.
• Assist design engineering in the development, process refinement, problem resolution, and yield enhancement activities during new product development phase of product life cycle.
• Perform database management functions for Sensors and MEMS product lines.
• Manage work priorities and commitments to maximize benefit to multiple manufacturing and developmental organizations.
• Lead and strategically manage semiconductor manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Develop and execute comprehensive manufacturing strategies to drive operational excellence, innovation, and sustained growth.
• Lead initiatives to ensure stringent compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining a relentless commitment to the highest levels of product quality and reliability.
Qualifications
YOU MUST HAVE
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing and/or assembly, with a proven track record of leading and innovating within semiconductor manufacturing operations.
• Ability and willingness to work on-site at Honeywell Aerospace
• Extensive knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and technologies.
• Proven experience with process optimization, yield improvement, and cost reduction.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to effectively plan, execute, and deliver on complex projects.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
WE VALUE
• Prior experience with wire bonding, solder welding, and vacuum sealing on Pressure Sensor and MEMS products
• Previous experience with database management processes
• Prior experience with yield analysis techniques and evaluation
• Proven ability to drive successful product development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex manufacturing challenges.
• Ability to interact with other technical personnel
• A continuous learning mindset and passion for staying updated with industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
The annual base salary range for this position is $114,000.00 - $143,000.00 Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program and educational assistance
• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/
ABOUT HONEYWELL
Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world’s most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more about Honeywell: click here
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:
• Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft
• Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying
• Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board
With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
Honeywell Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more (https://www.honeywellaerospace.com/us/en/company/inclusion-and-engagement)
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date: 10/6/2026
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
- 3+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing and/or assembly
- Ability and willingness to work onsite at Honeywell Aerospace
- Extensive knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and technologies
- Experience with process optimization, yield improvement, and cost reduction
- Strong project management skills and ability to deliver complex projects
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- U.S. person status under applicable export control laws
- Experience with wire bonding, solder welding, and vacuum sealing on pressure sensor and MEMS products
- Experience with database management processes
- Experience with yield analysis techniques and evaluation
- Proven ability to drive successful product development
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interact with other technical personnel
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Aerospace Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by The Aerospace Corporation.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
The Aerospace Corporation Insights
What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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